Dark Dreams 2.0: A Psychological History of the Modern Horror Film from the 1950s to the 21st Century

This critical examination of modern horror cinema highlights particularly how such films reflect social anxieties of their times, representing the most popular, accessible expression of society's everyday fears, but also expressing much about the nation's political values. This revised edition includes new chapters which update the horror genre through the eighties, nineties, and the present. New material focuses on such directors as Brian DePalma, David Cronenberg, and M. Night Shyamalan; high-profile remakes; and wildly ... Read More

This critical examination of modern horror cinema highlights particularly how such films reflect social anxieties of their times, representing the most popular, accessible expression of society's everyday fears, but also expressing much about the nation's political values. This revised edition includes new chapters which update the horror genre through the eighties, nineties, and the present. New material focuses on such directors as Brian DePalma, David Cronenberg, and M. Night Shyamalan; high-profile remakes; and wildly popular Asian millennial horror. The book includes more than 800 photographs as well as interviews with William Friedkin, Robert Aldrich, George A. Romero, Curtis Harrington, and William Castle. Read Less

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  	This is a digital edition of this title. Buy eBook Lifetime Access: $29.99 Title: Dark Dreams 2.0: a Psychological History of the Modern Horror Film From the 1950s to the 21st Century by Charles Derry Publisher: McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers Print ISBN: 9780786433971, 0786433973 eText ISBN: 9780786456956 Edition: 2009 Format: PDF eBook	$29.99 Buy eBook This is a digital eBook Nothing will be shipped to you Works with web browsers and the VitalSource app on all Windows, Mac, Chromebook, Kindle Fire, iOS, and Android devices Most eBooks are returnable within 14 days of purchase Questions? See our eBook FAQ