Nightmares in red, white, and blue
Subtitle: the evolution of the American horror film
By: Joseph Maddrey.
Publisher: McFarland; McFarland & Company
Published: 2004
Place of publication: Jefferson, N.C
Language: eng
Number of pages: 201
Subjects: Horror films -- United States -- History and criticism.
Description: "This survey of the pivotal horror films produced in America examines the history of the genre as a reflection of cultural changes in the United States. It explores the origins of the genre and follows it to the present, using various films to document the evolution of Hollywood horror flicks and illustrate their cultural significance. A second part focuses on eight directors whose personal visions helped shape the genre - from early pioneers like Tod Browning and Alfred Hitchcock to modern masters like John Carpenter and Wes Craven."--BOOK JACKET.
Notes: Filmography: p. 173-182.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 187-191) and index.