Studying Hammer Horror

Author : Victoria Walden
Publisher : Liverpool University Press
Page : 143 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2016-06-07
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781800347366

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Studying Hammer Horror by Victoria Walden Pdf

When Hammer Productions was formed in the 1920s, no one foresaw the impact this small, independent studio would have on the international film market. Christopher Lee's mesmerizing, animalistic, yet gentlemanly performance as Dracula, Frankenstein's Monster, and the Mummy were celebrated worldwide, and the Byronic qualities of Peter Cushing's Dr. Frankenstein, among his many other Hammer characters, proved impossible to forget. Hammer maintained consistent period settings, creating a timeless and enchanting aesthetic. Studying Hammer Horror treats Hammer as a quintessentially British product and through a study of its work investigates larger conceptions of national horror cinemas. The book examines genre, auteur theory, stardom, and representation within case studies of Curse of Frankenstein (1957), Twins of Evil (1971), and Hammer's latest film, Beyond the Rave (2008). Walden weighs Hammer's impact on the British film industry, past and present. Intended for students, fans, and general readers, this book transcends superficial preconceptions of Hammer horror in order to reach the essence of Hammer.

Author : Victoria Grace Walden
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 142 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2021
Category : Horror films
ISBN : 180034256X

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Studying Hammer Horror by Victoria Grace Walden Pdf

When Hammer Productions was formed in the 1920s, no one foresaw the impact this small, independent studio would have on the international film market. Christopher Lee's mesmerizing, animalistic, yet gentlemanly performance as 'Dracula', 'Frankenstein's Monster', and the 'Mummy' were celebrated worldwide, and the Byronic qualities of Peter Cushing's 'Dr Frankenstein', among his many other Hammer characters, proved impossible to forget. Hammer maintained consistent period settings, creating a timeless and enchanting aesthetic. This text treats Hammer as a quintessentially British product and through a study of its work investigates larger conceptions of national horror cinemas.

Author : Bryan Turnock
Publisher : Liverpool University Press
Page : 307 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2019-06-11
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781800347434

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Studying Horror Cinema by Bryan Turnock Pdf

Aimed at teachers and students new to the subject, Studying Horror Cinema is a comprehensive survey of the genre from silent cinema to its twenty-first century resurgence. Structured as a series of thirteen case studies of easily accessible films, it covers the historical, production, and cultural context of each film, together with detailed textual analysis of key sequences. Sitting alongside such acknowledged classics as Psycho and Rosemary’s Baby are analyses of influential non-English language films as Kwaidan, Bay of Blood, and Let the Right One In. The author concludes with a chapter on 2017’s blockbuster It, the most financially successful horror film of all time, making Studying Horror Cinema the most up-to-date overview of the genre available.

Author : Robert Michael “Bobb” Cotter
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 249 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2014-01-10
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781476602011

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The Women of Hammer Horror by Robert Michael “Bobb” Cotter Pdf

The Hammer studio is best known for its horror film output from the mid-1950s through the 1970s. This book provides facts about the hundreds of actresses who appeared in those films, including ones released in the twenty-first century by a resurgent Hammer. Each woman's entry includes her Hammer filmography, a brief biography if available, and other film credits in the horror genre. The book is illustrated with more than 60 film stills and posters.

Author : Bryan Turnock
Publisher : Liverpool University Press
Page : 526 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2019-06-11
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781911325901

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Studying Horror Cinema by Bryan Turnock Pdf

Aimed at teachers and students new to the subject, Studying Horror Cinema is a comprehensive survey of the genre from silent cinema to its twenty-first century resurgence. Structured as a series of thirteen case studies of easily accessible films, it covers the historical, production, and cultural context of each film, together with detailed textual analysis of key sequences. Sitting alongside such acknowledged classics as Psycho and Rosemary’s Baby are analyses of influential non-English language films as Kwaidan, Bay of Blood, and Let the Right One In. The author concludes with a chapter on 2017’s blockbuster It, the most financially successful horror film of all time, making Studying Horror Cinema the most up-to-date overview of the genre available.

Author : Fernando Gabriel Pagnoni Berns,Matthew Edwards
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 246 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2024-06-28
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781040090046

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Critical Readings on Hammer Horror Films by Fernando Gabriel Pagnoni Berns,Matthew Edwards Pdf

This collection offers close readings on Hammer’s cycle of horror films, analysing key films and placing particular emphasis on the narratives and themes present in the works discussed. Ranging from the studio’s first horror outing, The Mystery of the Mary Celeste (1935) to Hammer’s last contemporary film, Doctor Jekyll (2023), the collection celebrates cult-favourites such as The Quatermass Experiment, the films of Terence Fisher, to overlooked classics such as Captain Clegg or The Mummy franchise. This volume also delves into Hammer’s psychological thrillers, the studio’s venture into TV with Hammer’s House of Horrors, with theoretical frameworks varying from queer studies to postcolonial readings. This volume will appeal to scholars and students of film studies, international cinema, film history and horror studies.

Author : Peter Hutchings
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : History
ISBN : UOM:39015033149512

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Hammer and Beyond by Peter Hutchings Pdf

Author : Amy Villarejo
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2013-07-18
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781135011765

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Film Studies: The Basics by Amy Villarejo Pdf

Film Studies: The Basics is a compelling guide to the study of cinema in all its forms. This second edition has been thoroughly revised and updated to take account of recent scholarship, the latest developments in the industry and the explosive impact of new technologies. Core topics covered include: The history, technology and art of cinema Theories of stardom, genre and film-making The movie industry from Hollywood to Bollywood Who does what on a film set Complete with film stills, end-of-chapter summaries and a substantial glossary, Film Studies: The Basics is the ideal introduction to those new to the study of cinema.

Author : Howard Maxford
Publisher : B. T. Batsford Limited
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Horror films
ISBN : STANFORD:36105017740825

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Hammer, House of Horror by Howard Maxford Pdf

In its heyday during the Fifties, Sixties and early Seventies, Hammer Films produced a legacy of horror films such as Dracula, The Curse of Frankenstein and The Quatermass Experiment, featuring stars who included Christopher Lee, Peter Cushing, Bette Davis, Ursula Andress, Raquel Welch, Stephanie Beacham and Julie Ege. This book provides a chronological, film-by-film history of the studio, from its obscure beginnings in the 1930s to its decline and virtual disappearance five decades later. It includes coverage of the pre-horror, science-fiction films of the 1950s, and post-horror comedy of the 1980s, with complete credits for all Hammer films.

Author : Sarah Casey Benyahia,Freddie Gaffney,John White
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 468 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2009-05-07
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781135226602

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AS Film Studies by Sarah Casey Benyahia,Freddie Gaffney,John White Pdf

AS Film Studies: The Essential Introduction gives students the confidence to tackle every part of the WJEC AS level Film Studies course. The authors, who have wide ranging experience as teachers, examiners and authors, introduce students step by step, to the skills involved in the study of film. The second edition follows the new WJEC syllabus for 2008 teaching onwards and has a companion website with additional resources for students and teachers. Specifically designed to be user friendly, the second edition of AS Film Studies: The Essential Introduction has a new text design to make the book easy to follow, includes more than 100 colour photographs and is jam packed with features such as: Case studies relevant to the 2008 specification Activities on films including Little Miss Sunshine, Pirates of the Caribbean & The Descent Key terms Example exam questions Suggestions for further reading and website resources

Author : Denis Meikle
Publisher : Scarecrow Press
Page : 316 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 0810863545

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A History of Horrors by Denis Meikle Pdf

This revised and updated edition of A History of Horrors traces the life and 'spirit' of Hammer, from its fledgling days in the late 1940s through its successes of the 1950s and '60s to its decline and eventual liquidation in the late 1970s. With the exclusive participation of all of the personnel who were key to Hammer's success, Denis Meikle paints a vivid and fascinating picture of the rise and fall of a film empire, offering new and revealing insights into 'the truth behind the legend.' Much has been written about Hammer's films, but this is the only book to tell the story of the company itself from the perspective of those who ran it in its heyday and who helped to turn it into a universal byword for terror on the screen.

Author : David Lusted
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 252 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2013-06-17
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781136096365

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The Media Studies Book by David Lusted Pdf

Introducing media criticism as well as teaching about the media, in inter-disciplinary and 'across the curriculum' teaching, this is the first critical reference book on the important curriculum initiatives taking place in media education. The core of the book is a collection of essays on key concepts from media studies, including 'language', 'narrative', 'institution', 'audience', 'representation', and 'the production process'. Written by teachers for teachers, these essays organise ideas through classroom activities, with a full listing of teaching materials , resources, agencies, and publications in media education. Contributors: Tim Blanchard, Gill Branston, David Buckingham, Jenny Grahame, Karen Manzi and Allan Rowe, Ben Moore, Gillian Swanson, Adrian Tilley, and Tana Wollen.

Author : Folk Horror Revival
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 550 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2018-03-11
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9780244068301

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Folk Horror Revival: Field Studies - Second Edition by Folk Horror Revival Pdf

A new and revised edition of the seminal tome Folk Horror Revival: Field Studies. A collection of essays, interviews and artwork by a host of talents exploring the weird fields of folk horror, urban wyrd and other strange edges. Contributors include Robin Hardy, Ronald Hutton, Alan Lee, Philip Pullman, Thomas Ligotti, Kim Newman, Adam Scovell, Gary Lachman, Susan Cooper and a whole host of other intriguing and vastly talented souls. An indispensable companion for all explorers of the strange cinematic, televisual, literary and folkloric realms. This edition contains numerous extra interviews and essays as well as updating some information and presented with improved design. 100% of all sales profits of this book are charitably donated at quarterly intervals to The Wildlife Trusts.

Author : Tanya Jones
Publisher : Liverpool University Press
Page : 85 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2010-09-09
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781800347359

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Studying Pan's Labyrinth by Tanya Jones Pdf

Pan's Labyrinth (2006) is a film of extraordinary technical achievement and intense emotional impact, garnering acclaim from both critics and audiences alike. Such a rich cinematic text demands close scrutiny and comprehensive study. This volume guides the reader through a detailed analysis of the film, concentrating on the generation of meaning for the viewer. The book maps technical choices and how they capture human experience and political conflict. It also details the processes of production, distribution, and exhibition. Specific examples from a range of film texts enable a vivid grasp of technical vocabulary, therefore providing readers with the tools to analyze other films as well.

Author : Susan Hayward
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 550 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2002-01-04
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781134587902

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Cinema Studies: The Key Concepts by Susan Hayward Pdf

This is the essential guide for anyone interested in film. Now in its second edition, the text has been completely revised and expanded to meet the needs of today's students and film enthusiasts. Some 150 key genres, movements, theories and production terms are explained and analyzed with depth and clarity. Entries include:* auteur theory* Blaxploitation* British New Wave* feminist film theory* intertextuality* method acting* pornography* Third World Cinema* Vampire movies.