English Gothic: A Century of Horror Cinema

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The British horror film is almost as old as cinema itself. From its 19th-century beginnings to the present day, this expanded and updated history of the rise and fall of the genre encompasses the lost films of the silent era, the Karloff and Lugosi chillers of the 1930s, the lurid Hammer classics, and the explicit shockers of the 1970s. Jonathan Rigby applies his incisive scrutiny to a selection of 100 crucial movies from the genre's boom period—1954 to 1975—before considering more recent titles such as Shaun of ...

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The British horror film is almost as old as cinema itself. From its 19th-century beginnings to the present day, this expanded and updated history of the rise and fall of the genre encompasses the lost films of the silent era, the Karloff and Lugosi chillers of the 1930s, the lurid Hammer classics, and the explicit shockers of the 1970s. Jonathan Rigby applies his incisive scrutiny to a selection of 100 crucial movies from the genre's boom period—1954 to 1975—before considering more recent titles such as Shaun of the Dead. Filled with film posters, stills, and behind-the-scenes shots, this entertaining and revealing study sheds new light on British cinema's most successful—and most misunderstood—export.

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Film Review
A major achievement,this milestone work is unquestionably the ultimate word on the subject.
Publishers Weekly - Publisher's Weekly
Though British horror films enjoyed a golden age from the mid-'50s to the mid-'70s, film critics were long reluctant to give Britain its due, according to film historian Jonathan Rigby. He buries any lingering doubts about his country's unique and considerable contributions to the genre in English Gothic: A Century of Horror Cinema, taking readers on a deliciously chilling ride from the silent era through 1975. Particularly riveting are the more than 150 film stills and other black-and-white photos that capture characters cowering in fear, being stalked by mummies and turning into werewolves; fortunately, these overshadow the small type, packed too tightly into its pages. ( Feb. 1) Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information.
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This useful overview of British horror films condenses 100 years of celluloid fright into 100 key works and over 170 black-and-white illustrations. Less scholarly than Peter Hutchings's Hammer and Beyond (Manchester Univ., 1993) and less focused on a particular period than Gary A. Smith's Uneasy Dreams (McFarland, 1999), this book will likely prove more popular with a wider readership. British film historian Rigby's prose is lively and assured. His evaluative comments are worthwhile, and his recounting of historical developments is both accessible and informative. Fans will appreciate his attention to detail, while casual readers will benefit from his skilled survey. Libraries that already own Andy Boot's similar Fragments of Fear (Creation Bks., 1995) might hesitate before purchasing, but otherwise, this title is recommended for any institution supporting a large film studies collection. Neal Baker, Earlham Coll., Richmond, IN Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information.
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  • ISBN-13: 9781903111796
  • Publisher: Reynolds & Hearn
  • Publication date: 3/1/2005
  • Edition number: 3
  • Pages: 304
  • Product dimensions: 7.10 (w) x 9.30 (h) x 1.00 (d)

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Jonathan Rigby is the author of American Gothic and Christopher Lee. Barbara Shelley was dubbed The First Lady of British Horror for her roles in such Hammer films as Dracula, Prince of Darkness, and The Gorgon. David McGillivray is a screenwriter, film critic, and the author of Doing Rude Things.

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