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Now a terrifying motion picture! : twenty-five classic works of horror adapted from book to film /

"This work explores the relationship between twenty-five enduring works of horror literature and the classic films that have been adapted from them. Each chapter delves into the historical and cultural background of a particular type of horror--hauntings, zombies, aliens and more--and provides...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Broderick, James F., 1963-
Corporate Author: ebrary, Inc
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co., Inc., Publishers, 2012.
Subjects:
Film adaptations > History and criticism.
Horror films > History and criticism.
Horror tales, American > Film adaptations.
Horror tales, English > Film adaptations.
Motion pictures and literature.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:"This work explores the relationship between twenty-five enduring works of horror literature and the classic films that have been adapted from them. Each chapter delves into the historical and cultural background of a particular type of horror--hauntings, zombies, aliens and more--and provides an overview of a specific work's critical and popular reception"--Provided by publisher.
Item Description:Electronic resource.
Physical Description:1 online resource (viii, 228 pages) : illustrations
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.