Hardcore Horror Cinema in the 21st Century
Author | : James Aston |
Publisher | : McFarland |
Total Pages | : 241 |
Release | : 2018-09-04 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781476668888 |
ISBN-13 | : 1476668884 |
Rating | : 4/5 (884 Downloads) |
Download or read book Hardcore Horror Cinema in the 21st Century written by James Aston and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2018-09-04 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first of its kind, this study examines the exemplars of hardcore horror--Fred Vogel's August Underground trilogy, Shane Ryan's Amateur Porn Star Killer series and Lucifer Valentine's "vomit gore" films. The author begins with a definition and critical overview of this marginalized subgenre before exploring its key aesthetic convention, the pursuit of realist horror. Production practices, exhibition and marketing strategies are discussed in an in-depth interview with filmmaker Shane Ryan. Audience reception is covered with a focus on fan interaction via the Internet.