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Explores horror cinema's preoccupation with sexuality: vampires, beauty and the beast, victimization of women, ‘slasher’ films, and more. Separate chapters focus upon individuals, like Alfred Hitchcock and Barbara Steele. The book offers an entertaining, and thought-provoking take on the sexual fears and phobias of our society.

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Intelligently organized and well written." —Film Quarterly

"Entertaining." —Classic Images

"Thought provoking." —Midnight Marquee

"Views the way horror filmmakers exploit sexuality in their films of vampires, beasts, man-made monsters, and victimization of women." —AB Bookman's Weekly

"Hogan's criticism is discerning." —The Horror Show

"Interesting." —Fantasy Review

"Clear, well-written, and intelligent." —Neil Barron, Editor of Fantasy and Horror

Dark Romance Sexuality in the Horror Film

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      Publisher: McFarland & Co Inc
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 30/11/1997
      ISBN13: 9780786404742, 978-0786404742
      ISBN10: 786404744

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Explores horror cinema's preoccupation with sexuality: vampires, beauty and the beast, victimization of women, ‘slasher’ films, and more. Separate chapters focus upon individuals, like Alfred Hitchcock and Barbara Steele. The book offers an entertaining, and thought-provoking take on the sexual fears and phobias of our society.

      Trade Review
      Intelligently organized and well written." —Film Quarterly

      "Entertaining." —Classic Images

      "Thought provoking." —Midnight Marquee

      "Views the way horror filmmakers exploit sexuality in their films of vampires, beasts, man-made monsters, and victimization of women." —AB Bookman's Weekly

      "Hogan's criticism is discerning." —The Horror Show

      "Interesting." —Fantasy Review

      "Clear, well-written, and intelligent." —Neil Barron, Editor of Fantasy and Horror

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