An edition of A Christian response to horror cinema
(2015)
A Christian response to horror cinema
ten films in theological perspective
by Fraser, Peter
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"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"--
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A Christian response to horror cinema: ten films in theological perspective
2015, McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers
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0786498242 9780786498246
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Table of Contents
Introduction
What lies beneath the horror genre
Monster and man: Guillermo del Toro's Pan's labyrinth
Modern paralysis and ancient faith: Carl Dreyer's Vampyr
Carnival pleasures: Karl Freund's The mummy
Lawless men and beasts: Jacques Tourneur's Night of the demon
Kill thine enemy: Howard Hawks' The thing
The return of Molech: Robin Hardy's The wicker man
The corruption of the virgin: William Peter Blatty's The exorcist
No pleasure but cruelty: John Carpenter's Halloween
Lord of the world: Hideo Nakata's Ringu
Conclusion.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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