"Critics have traditionally characterized classic horror by its use of shadow and suggestion. Yet the graphic nature of early 1930s films only came to light in the home video/DVD era. Taking a fresh look at the genre from 1931 through 1936, this criticalstudy examines "happy ending" horror in relation to industry practices and censorship"--
"Critics have traditionally characterized classic horror by its use of shadow and suggestion. Yet the graphic nature of early 1930s films only came to light in the home video/DVD era. Taking a fresh look at the genre from 1931 through 1936, this criticalstudy examines "happy ending" horror in relation to industry practices and censorship"--
Table of Contents Preface Introduction: "Misery likes reality for company" 1. "Nightmare pictures": Thirties Horror and the Hollywood Film Industry 2. "Five reels of transgression followed by one reel of retribution": Thirties Horror and the Studios 3. "Brutality, horror and gruesomeness": Thirties Horror and the Hays Office 4. "Why should Cecil B. De Mille have a monopoly on torture and cruelty?" Thirties Horror and the Filmmaker 5. "A secure universe"? Thirties Horror and the Critics Afterword Chapter Notes Bibliography Index
Table of Contents Preface Introduction: "Misery likes reality for company" 1. "Nightmare pictures": Thirties Horror and the Hollywood Film Industry 2. "Five reels of transgression followed by one reel of retribution": Thirties Horror and the Studios 3. "Brutality, horror and gruesomeness": Thirties Horror and the Hays Office 4. "Why should Cecil B. De Mille have a monopoly on torture and cruelty?" Thirties Horror and the Filmmaker 5. "A secure universe"? Thirties Horror and the Critics Afterword Chapter Notes Bibliography Index
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