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PublisherMcfarland & Company, Incorporated Publishers

ISBN-100786494379

ISBN-139780786494378

eBay Product ID (ePID)208632496

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Number of Pages220 Pages

Publication NameItalian Gothic Horror Films, 1957-1969

LanguageEnglish

SubjectFilm / Genres / Horror

Publication Year2015

TypeTextbook

AuthorRoberto Curti

Subject AreaPerforming Arts

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.4 in

Item Weight14.4 Oz

Item Length10 in

Item Width7 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional

LCCN2015-006889

Dewey Edition23

Reviews"the best book I've read on that subgenre...lovers of Italian Gothic horror film will find much to praise...an enjoyably precise, lovingly penned examination of a stylistic wave of cinema that didn't live long, but endures in an afterlife thanks to digital media, fervid fans and, yes, texts like Curti's"- Bookgasm ; "passionately researched...every cinephile must read"- ARBA ; "the best book I've read on that subgenre...a wealth of poster art and production stills exists to liven up the layout, as well as set mood"- Flick Attack ., "the best book I've read on that subgenre...lovers of Italian Gothic horror film will find much to praise...an enjoyably precise, lovingly penned examination of a stylistic wave of cinema that didn't live long, but endures in an afterlife thanks to digital media, fervid fans and, yes, texts like Curti's"-- Bookgasm ; "passionately researched...every cinephile must read"-- ARBA ; "Curti writes with great passion on the subject, showing great knowledge"-- Hellbound ; "the best book I've read on that subgenre...a wealth of poster art and production stills exists to liven up the layout, as well as set mood"-- Flick Attack ., "the best book I've read on that subgenre...lovers of Italian Gothic horror film will find much to praise...an enjoyably precise, lovingly penned examination of a stylistic wave of cinema that didn't live long, but endures in an afterlife thanks to digital media, fervid fans and, yes, texts like Curti's"-- Bookgasm "passionately researched...every cinephile must read"-- ARBA "a detailed and well defined definition of the genre.... Curti has the insight to find something fresh and new in every film on which he writes...marvelous job.... Since far too little has been written about Italian Gothic cinema, this book is one to own and return to"-- Midnight Marquee "Curti writes with great passion on the subject, showing great knowledge"-- Hellbound "the best book I've read on that subgenre...a wealth of poster art and production stills exists to liven up the layout, as well as set mood"-- Flick Attack ., "the best book I've read on that subgenre...lovers of Italian Gothic horror film will find much to praise...an enjoyably precise, lovingly penned examination of a stylistic wave of cinema that didn't live long, but endures in an afterlife thanks to digital media, fervid fans and, yes, texts like Curti's"-- Bookgasm ; "passionately researched...every cinephile must read"-- ARBA ; "a detailed and well defined definition of the genre.... Curti has the insight to find something fresh and new in every film on which he writes...marvelous job.... Since far too little has been written about Italian Gothic cinema, this book is one to own and return to"-- Midnight Marquee ; "Curti writes with great passion on the subject, showing great knowledge"-- Hellbound ; "the best book I've read on that subgenre...a wealth of poster art and production stills exists to liven up the layout, as well as set mood"-- Flick Attack ., Curti's book is a utilitarian addition to the field, including considerations of such interesting directors as Riccardo Freda and Antonio Margheriti." - Barry Forshaw, DVD Choices Website, October 2015

Number of Volumes1 vol.

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal791.43/61640945

Table Of ContentTable of Contents Foreword by Ernesto Gastaldi Preface Introduction: Gothic, Italian Style Abbreviations The Films Selected Bibliography Index

SynopsisThe "Gothic" style was a key trend in Italian cinema of the 1950s and 1960s because of its peculiar, often strikingly original approach to the horror genre. These films portrayed Gothic staples in a stylish and idiosyncratic way, and took a daring approach to the supernatural and to eroticism, with the presence of menacing yet seductive female witches, vampires and ghosts. Thanks to such filmmakers as Mario Bava ( Black Sunday ), Riccardo Freda ( The Horrible Dr. Hichcock ), and Antonio Margheriti ( Castle of Blood ), as well the iconic presence of actress Barbara Steele, Italian Gothic horror went overseas and reached cult status. The book examines the Italian Gothic horror of the period, with an abundance of previously unpublished production information drawn from official papers and original scripts. Entries include a complete cast and crew list, home video releases, plot summary and the author's analysis. Excerpts from interviews with filmmakers, scriptwriters and actors are included. The foreword is by film director and scriptwriter Ernesto Gastaldi., Examines the Italian Gothic horror of the 1950s and '60s, with an abundance of previously unpublished production information drawn from official papers and original scripts. Entries include a complete cast and crew list, home video releases, plot summary and the author's analysis. Excerpts from interviews with filmmakers, scriptwriters and actors are included., The ""Gothic"" style was a key trend in Italian cinema of the 1950s and 1960s because of its peculiar, often strikingly original approach to the horror genre. These films portrayed Gothic staples in a stylish and idiosyncratic way, and took a daring approach to the supernatural and to eroticism, with the presence of menacing yet seductive female witches, vampires and ghosts. Thanks to such filmmakers as Mario Bava ( Black Sunday ), Riccardo Freda ( The Horrible Dr. Hichcock ), and Antonio Margheriti ( Castle of Blood ), as well the iconic presence of actress Barbara Steele, Italian Gothic horror went overseas and reached cult status. The book examines the Italian Gothic horror of the period, with an abundance of previously unpublished production information drawn from official papers and original scripts. Entries include a complete cast and crew list, home video releases, plot summary and the author's analysis. Excerpts from interviews with filmmakers, scriptwriters and actors are included. The foreword is by film director and scriptwriter Ernesto Gastaldi.

LC Classification NumberPN1995.9.H6C877 2015