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Remaking horror : Hollywood's new reliance on scares of old /

"Remaking Horror chronicles the American horror genre in its development of remake titles from the 1930s to 21st century films. Staple horror franchises are highlighted along with counterparts to illustrate the genre has embraced remake productions and what the future of horror holds for Americ...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Francis, James, Jr., 1976-
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Jefferson, North Carolina : McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers, [2013]
Subjects:
Horror films > United States > History and criticism.
Film remakes > United States > History and criticism.
Film remakes.
Horror films.
United States.
Horrorfilm.
Neuverfilmung.
USA.
Criticism, interpretation, etc.
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Summary:"Remaking Horror chronicles the American horror genre in its development of remake titles from the 1930s to 21st century films. Staple horror franchises are highlighted along with counterparts to illustrate the genre has embraced remake productions and what the future of horror holds for American cinema. More than 25 films, remakes, and the movies they influenced are presented"--
Physical Description:vii, 214 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780786470884
0786470887