Roman Catholicism in fantastic film : essays on belief, spectacle, ritual and imagery /

"This collection of twenty-two critical essays addresses the relationship between Roman Catholicism and films of the fantastic, which includes the genres of fantasy, horror, science fiction and the supernatural. The collection covers a range of North American and European films. Collectively, t...

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Other Authors:	Hansen, Regina
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland, [2011]
Subjects:	Fantasy films > History and criticism. Horror films > History and criticism. Science fiction films > History and criticism. Catholic Church > In motion pictures. Motion pictures > Religious aspects > Catholic Church. Catholics in motion pictures.

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Summary:	"This collection of twenty-two critical essays addresses the relationship between Roman Catholicism and films of the fantastic, which includes the genres of fantasy, horror, science fiction and the supernatural. The collection covers a range of North American and European films. Collectively, these essays reveal the durability and thematic versality of what the authors term the "Catholic fantastic.""--Provided by publisher.
Physical Description:	ix, 294 pages ; 23 cm.
Bibliography:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:	9780786464746 (softcover : alk. paper) 0786464747 (softcover : alk. paper)