Paul Meehan

The Vampire in Science Fiction Film and Literature

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Produktbeschreibung

Vampires have been a popular subject for writers since their inception in 19th century Gothic literature and, later, became popular with filmmakers. Now the classical vampire is extinct, and in its place are new vampires who embrace the hi-tech worlds of science fiction. This book is the first to examine the history of vampires in science fiction. The first part considers the role of science and pseudo-science, from late Victorian to modern times, in the creation of the vampire, as well as the ""sensation fiction"" of J. Sheridan Le Fanu, Bram Stoker, Arthur Conan Doyle and H.G. Wells. The second part focuses on the history of the science fiction vampire in the cinema, from the silent era to the present. More than sixty films are discussed, including films from such acclaimed directors as Roger Corman, David Cronenberg, Guillermo del Toro and Steven Spielberg, among others.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: McFarland
• Seitenzahl: 238
• Erscheinungstermin: 23. Juni 2014
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 254mm x 178mm x 13mm
• Gewicht: 456g
• ISBN-13: 9780786474875
• ISBN-10: 0786474874
• Artikelnr.: 40210930

Autorenporträt

Paul Meehan is the author of several books on science fiction, film noir and horror films, and a contributor to the Noir City Sentinel, the journal of the Film Noir Foundation. He lives in San Francisco.

Inhaltsangabe

Table of Contents Introduction Part I: Origins One.
The Scientific Origins of the Vampire Myth Two.
The Science Fiction Vampire in Literature Part II: The Films Three.
Plagues of Blood Four.
Mad Scientists and Vampires Five.
The Psychic Dimension Six.
Vampires vs. High Technology Seven.
Bloodsuckers from Outer Space Epilogue: The Vampires We Need Filmography Chapter Notes Bibliography Index