George A. Romero's Independent Cinema: Horror, Industry, Economics
George A. Romero is recognised as one of the most culturally significant horror auteurs in American cinema. From his debut Night of the Living Dead onwards, he demonstrated a commitment to politically challenging low—budget genre cinema, gaining fan adoration and critical esteem. Romero’s cult status may be assured, but the activities of the Pittsburgh—based production company that facilitated a substantial part of his output have largely been untold.
George A. Romero’s Independent Cinema is the first in—depth analysis of Romero’s Laurel Entertainment, revealing the decision—making and business planning that takes place away from Hollywood, while offering an industry—determined analysis of such films as his zombie masterpiece Dawn of the Dead and the seldom—discussed Martin and Knightriders. Tracking Laurel Entertainment across four decades, this book draws upon business and economic studies to critically recast historical developments in the American independent film sector, providing a forensic—level insight into a media production company whose output redefined horror cinema.

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George A. Romero's Independent Cinema: Horror, Industry, Economics
George A. Romero is recognised as one of the most culturally significant horror auteurs in American cinema. From his debut Night of the Living Dead onwards, he demonstrated a commitment to politically challenging low—budget genre cinema, gaining fan adoration and critical esteem. Romero’s cult status may be assured, but the activities of the Pittsburgh—based production company that facilitated a substantial part of his output have largely been untold.
George A. Romero’s Independent Cinema is the first in—depth analysis of Romero’s Laurel Entertainment, revealing the decision—making and business planning that takes place away from Hollywood, while offering an industry—determined analysis of such films as his zombie masterpiece Dawn of the Dead and the seldom—discussed Martin and Knightriders. Tracking Laurel Entertainment across four decades, this book draws upon business and economic studies to critically recast historical developments in the American independent film sector, providing a forensic—level insight into a media production company whose output redefined horror cinema.

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George A. Romero's Independent Cinema: Horror, Industry, Economics

George A. Romero's Independent Cinema: Horror, Industry, Economics

by Tom Fallows
George A. Romero's Independent Cinema: Horror, Industry, Economics

George A. Romero's Independent Cinema: Horror, Industry, Economics

by Tom Fallows

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George A. Romero is recognised as one of the most culturally significant horror auteurs in American cinema. From his debut Night of the Living Dead onwards, he demonstrated a commitment to politically challenging low—budget genre cinema, gaining fan adoration and critical esteem. Romero’s cult status may be assured, but the activities of the Pittsburgh—based production company that facilitated a substantial part of his output have largely been untold.
George A. Romero’s Independent Cinema is the first in—depth analysis of Romero’s Laurel Entertainment, revealing the decision—making and business planning that takes place away from Hollywood, while offering an industry—determined analysis of such films as his zombie masterpiece Dawn of the Dead and the seldom—discussed Martin and Knightriders. Tracking Laurel Entertainment across four decades, this book draws upon business and economic studies to critically recast historical developments in the American independent film sector, providing a forensic—level insight into a media production company whose output redefined horror cinema.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781474479967
Publisher: Edinburgh University Press
Publication date: 11/15/2023
Pages: 216
Product dimensions: 6.14(w) x 9.21(h) x (d)

About the Author

Dr Tom Fallows is a Seminar Leader at the University of Exeter, where he recently completed his PhD

Table of Contents

List of Tables and FiguresAcknowledgments

Introduction

  1. Latent Image(s): Revealing Industrial Alternatives, 1963—1973
  2. A New Dawn: Cult, Risk and the Independent Film Producer, 1973—1979
  3. ‘Camelot is a State of Mind’: Professional Product, Independent Spirit, 1979—1982
  4. The Once and Future King: Agency and the Limits of Control, 1981—1985
  5. Last Stand: Mergers, Acquisitions and the Small Business Enterprise, 1985—1994

Epilogue: Life After DeathLaurel MediographyWorks CitedIndex

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