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Meehan, Paul, 1948-
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Film noir -- History and criticism.
Horror films -- History and criticism.
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Meehan, Paul, 1948-
Film noir -- History and criticism.
Horror films -- History and criticism.
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Horror noir : where cinema's dark sisters meet / Paul Meehan.
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Meehan, Paul, 1948-
McFarland & Co., c2011.
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.436164
M494h
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Film noir -- History and criticism.
Horror films -- History and criticism.
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9780786445974 (pbk.)
Description:
vi, 304 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.
Bibliography:
Includes bibliographical references (p. 291), filmography and index.
Contents:
Introduction -- Horror and fantasy elements in classic films noir -- Horror noir in the 1930s -- The Val Lewton/Jacques Tourneur noir legacy -- Horror noir from radioland -- Monster noir -- Gothic and costume noir -- Horror noir in the 1950s -- Hitchcock's psychological ghosts and doppelgängers -- Modern horror noir in the 1960s -- Horror noirs of the 1970s and '80s -- The noir horrors of Hannibal the cannibal -- The mean streets of hell -- Conclusion : horror and film noir: the dark genres.
Summary:
"This critical survey examines the relationships between horror and film noir. Included are the films based on popular horror/mystery radio shows, the works of Val Lewton, and Alfred Hitchcock's stories. Also discussed are gothic and costume horror noirs; the noir of recent films; and film noir aspects of the Hannibal Lecter movies and other serial-killer thrillers"--Provided by publisher.
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