Grande Dame Guignol cinema : a history of hag horror from Baby Jane to Mother /
Shelley, Peter,1962-
Jefferson, N.C. ; London : McFarland & Co., Pub.,
c2009.
"This critical analysis examines 45 films featuring "grande dames" in horror films. Included is a history of women in horror. Next is an exploration of Grande Dame Guignol films that have followed that landmark release, continuing into the present. The filmography includes cast, crew, reviews, synopses, production notes, recurring motifs and each role's effect on the star's career"--Provided by publisher.
"This critical analysis examines 45 films featuring "grande dames" in horror films. Included is a history of women in horror. Next is an exploration of Grande Dame Guignol films that have followed that landmark release, continuing into the present. The filmography includes cast, crew, reviews, synopses, production notes, recurring motifs and each role's effect on the star's career"--Provided by publisher.
Includes bibliographical references, filmography and index.
Horror films
Women in motion pictures.