Cinema of the psychic realm
Subtitle: a critical survey
By: Paul Meehan.
Publisher: McFarland
Published: 2009
Place of publication: Jefferson, N.C
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9780786439669
Subjects: Psychic ability in motion pictures; Motion pictures -- Psychological aspects
Description: "This book explores the depiction of paranormal powers in fiction films, examining how popular films both reflect and influence the way modern society perceives the notion of psychic abilities. The psychic theme is explored in nearly 100 films from a variety of genres including drama, comedy, horror, science fiction, crime melodrama, and children's films"--Provided by publisher.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: A brief history of the paranormal in fact and fiction; title: Early paranormal films; title: ESP in drama, comedy and children's films; title: Paranormal crime and melodrama; title: The dark side of ESP : horror and fantasy; title: Alien ESP; title: Psi-fi : psychic science fiction blockbusters; title: Remote viewing, black psi-ops and paranoia; title: Conclusion.