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OverviewFull Product DetailsAuthor: David K. Goodin , Federico Andreoni , Amy Beddows , David L. DickeyPublisher: Rowman & Littlefield Imprint: Lexington Books/Fortress Academic Dimensions: Width: 15.80cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 23.70cm Weight: 0.485kg ISBN: 9781978714700ISBN 10: 197871470 Pages: 206 Publication Date: 08 August 2023 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand  We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of Contents1. Wes Craven – A Retrospective David K. Goodin 2. Wes Craven’s “Noah’s Ark – The Journals of a Madman” A Theological Review David K. Goodin 3. Mary’s Body, Broken for Us: Last House on the Left and American Trauma, 1972 to 2009 Catherine Jeannette McCrary 4. Wes Craven’s Mockery of Purity Culture in The Fireworks Woman David K. Goodin 5. Freddy versus the Myth of Feminine Evil: Nancy and Heather as Redemptrices in A Nightmare on Elm Street Amy Beddows 6. Thirteen Fragments about Zombies, Vodou, and Wes Craven’s The Serpent and the Rainbow Christopher Garland 7. The People Under the Stairs, Dominion Theology, and the Prosperity Gospel Kevin J. Wetmore, Jr. 8. Laughing with Wes Craven: Monstrosity and Otherness in Craven’s Comedy-Horror Films Catherine Jeannette McCrary 9. Dark Myths: Archetypal Elements and Biblical Themes in Wes Craven’s My Soul to Take Through the Lens of René Girard David L. Dickey 10. Ancient Wisdom and Contemporary Filmography: The Ethical Journey from the Music of the Spheres to the Music of the Heart Federico AndreoniReviewsTheology doesn’t really cover what is contained in this collection as it is a rollercoaster ride of all-things Craven crammed into its sparkling roster of insightful essays that leaves the reader wanting more. -- Simon Bacon, editor of The Evolution of Horror in the 21st Century, and Faith and the Zombie With topics ranging from Craven’s well-known films such as Nightmare on Elm Street and Last House on the Left, to some of his lesser-known work, including the novel Noah’s Ark: Diary of a Madman (1964), the essays in this collection are impressive in both scope and analysis. Thorough careful and sustained theological enquiry and engaging close-readings, the collection as a whole provides an invaluable reassessment of Craven’s horror beyond shock value, highlighting the religious questions raised by Craven’s work. The study is timely, contributing to new theological approaches to the study of Gothic and horror media. -- Madeline Potter, University of York This collection of astute, surprising, and creative essays shines a light on the full range of Craven’s creative output (including his unpublished novel!), and looks into all of the dark corners of his work to uncover often-overlooked connections with theology and religion. These essays are a testament to an artist who looked the monstrous aspects of religion square in the eye – but also found grace and beauty in unexpected places. -- Brandon R. Grafius, Ecumenical Theological Seminary This book looks at how theology is incorporated into Wes Craven’s filmography, offering new analyses and arguments for scholars of theology and horror, as well as Craven film fans. The book presents a timely exploration of topics including intergenerational trauma, on-screen violence, and intersectional feminism through the unique lens that is the intersection of religion and horror. -- Sean Travers, independent scholar, University College Cork Author InformationDavid K. Goodin is a lecturer for the McGill School of Religious Studies in Montreal and Professeur Associé at the Université Laval, Institut de Théologie Orthodoxe de Montréal. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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