A Christian Response to Horror Cinema

A Christian Response to Horror Cinema
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Publisher : McFarland
Total Pages : 217
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ISBN-10 : 9781476619729
ISBN-13 : 1476619727
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Book Synopsis A Christian Response to Horror Cinema by : Peter Fraser

Download or read book A Christian Response to Horror Cinema written by Peter Fraser and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2015-03-27 with total page 217 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Christianity has had a powerful influence on every sphere of Western art, even art which on the surface might seem antithetical to the faith. This book argues that point with an analysis of the horror film genre, examining nine classics which illustrate the evolution of horror and reveal a culture haunted by fear of the unspeakable. The history and literary roots of the horror genre are also discussed. The author concludes that our innate dread of evil and the imperative of warding it off are the key mechanics of the horror experience. Films covered include Vampyr (1932), The Mummy (1932), The Thing (1951), Night of the Demon (1957), The Wicker Man (1973), The Exorcist (1973), Halloween (1978), Ringu (1998) and Pan's Labyrinth (2006).


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