This useful overview of British horror films condenses 100 years - TopicsExpress



          

This useful overview of British horror films condenses 100 years of celluloid fright into 100 key works and over 170 black-and-white illustrations. Less scholarly than Peter Hutchingss Hammer and Beyond (Manchester Univ., 1993) and less focused on a particular period than Gary A. Smiths Uneasy Dreams (McFarland, 1999), this book will likely prove more popular with a wider readership. British film historian Rigbys prose is lively and assured. His evaluative comments are worthwhile, and his recounting of historical developments is both accessible and informative. Fans will appreciate his attention to detail, while casual readers will benefit from his skilled survey. Libraries that already own Andy Boots similar Fragments of Fear (Creation Bks., 1995) might hesitate before purchasing, but otherwise, this title is recommended for any institution supporting a large film studies collection.
Posted on: Fri, 03 Oct 2014 00:00:01 +0000

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