An Illustrated History Of Horror And Science-fiction Films The Classic Era, 1895-1967

by Clarens, Carlos

• ISBN13: 9780306808005
• ISBN10: 0306808005
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1997-08-22
• Publisher: Da Capo Press

Summary

In this book Carlos Clarens, author ofCrime Movies(also available from Da Capo/Perseus),George Cukor,and many articles in film magazines, brings his encyclopedic knowledge of films and filmmakers to the subject of horror and science-fiction films of the classic era. Whether discussing the erotic aspects ofKing Kong,examining the works of Val Lewton, contrasting the director's attitude toward the monster inFrankenstein and The Bride of Frankenstein, accounting for the special genius of Lon Chaney, or comparing the various versions ofDr. Jeckyll and Mr. Hyde,Clarens entertains as he enlightens. Supplemented with a new introduction by J. Hoberman,Village Voicefilm critic and coauthor ofMidnight Movies(also available from Da Capo/Perseus), and an extensive filmography listing complete credits for over 300 films, this fascinating study illuminates both the genre and the reasons for its popularity.

Author Biography

Carlos Clarens wrote An Illustrated History of the Horror Film, George Cukor, and many articles in Sight and Sound and Film Comment. His books include The Dark Side of the Screen: Film Noir (also available from Da Capo Press/ Perseus Books Group).

Table of Contents

Foreword
The Wizard of Montreuil: Paris, 1895-1913	p. 1
Doubles, Demons, and the Devil Himself: Germany 1913-1932	p. 9
A Silent Conspiracy of Terror: America, 1900-1928	p. 37
Children of the Night: Hollywood, 1928-1947	p. 59
The Dead Next Door	p. 105
Horror, The Soul of the Plot	p. 111
"Keep Watching the Sky!"	p. 118
Horror Around the World	p. 138
No End Title	p. 161
Cast and Credits of Relevant Films Mentioned in the Text	p. 173
Index	p. 243
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