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Classic horror films and the literature that inspired them /

This book examines 43 works of literature, from the famous to the obscure, that provided the basis for 62 horror films. Both the written works and the films are analyzed critically, with an emphasis on the symbiosis between the two. Background on the authors and their writings is provided.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Backer, Ron, 1951- (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Jefferson, North Carolina : McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers, [2015]
Subjects:
Horror films > History and criticism.
Horror tales > Film adaptations.
Horror tales, American > 19th century > History and criticism.
Horror tales, English > 19th century > History and criticism.
Horror tales, American > 20th century > History and criticism.
Horror tales, English > 20th century > History and criticism.

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