Classic horror films and the literature that inspired them /
General Material Designation
[Book]
First Statement of Responsibility
Ron Backer
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Specific Material Designation and Extent of Item
viii, 363 pages ;
Dimensions
23 cm
INTERNAL BIBLIOGRAPHIES/INDEXES NOTE
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Includes bibliographical references and index
SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
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"This book examines 43 works of literature--from the famous to the obscure--that provided the basis for 62 horror films. Both the written works and the films are analyzed critically, with an emphasis on the symbiosis between the two. Background on the authors and their writings is provided"--
TOPICAL NAME USED AS SUBJECT
Horror films-- History and criticism
Horror tales, American-- 19th century-- History and criticism
Horror tales, American-- 20th century-- History and criticism
Horror tales, English-- 19th century-- History and criticism
Horror tales, English-- 20th century-- History and criticism