Grande Dame Guignol cinema
Subtitle: a history of hag horror from Baby Jane to Mother
By: Peter Shelley.
Publisher: McFarland & Company; McFarland
Published: 2009
Place of publication: Jefferson, N.C
Language: eng
Number of pages: 331
ISBN-13: 9780786445691
Subjects: Horror films -- History and criticism; Women in motion pictures
Description: "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.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.