Classics of the Horror Film William K. Everson Softcover 7th Edition (1974)
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The Silent Era: Covers pioneering early achievements in tone and German Expressionism, including classics like The Phantom of the Opera (1925) and The Man Who Laughs (1928). The Golden Age (1930s–1940s): Features dedicated chapters and essays analyzing crucial blockbusters and hidden gems, such as Frankenstein, Carl Theodor Dreyer's Vampyr, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, Freaks, The Old Dark House, The Mummy, King Kong, Island of Lost Souls, and The Walking Dead. Thematic Subgenres: Explores horror categories including Vampires, Werewolves, and Edgar Allan Poe adaptations. The Climax: The book wraps up with a modern focus on demonic "possession," using William Friedkin's smash hit The Exorcist (1973)—which was still in theaters or fresh in the cultural lexicon during the book's writing—to show how the genre evolved to its peak contemporary form.
- Year: 1974
- Binding: Paperback
- Condition: Very Good
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