Now a Terrifying Motion Picture!
| Author | : James F. Broderick |
| Publisher | : McFarland |
| Total Pages | : 237 |
| Release | : 2014-01-10 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780786489572 |
| ISBN-13 | : 078648957X |
| Rating | : 4/5 (57X Downloads) |
Download or read book Now a Terrifying Motion Picture! written by James F. Broderick and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2014-01-10 with total page 237 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work explores the relationship between twenty-five enduring works of horror literature and the classic films that have been adapted from them. Each chapter delves into the historical and cultural background of a particular type of horror--hauntings, zombies, aliens and more--and provides an overview of a specific work's critical and popular reception. Among the print-to-film titles discussed are Frankenstein, Dracula, Doctor Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, The Masque of the Red Death, The Hound of the Baskervilles, The Phantom of the Opera, Psycho, The Exorcist, and The Shining.
