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House of Psychotic Women: An Autobiographical Topography of Female Neurosis in Horror and Exploitation Films,Used
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House of Psychotic Women is an autobiographical exploration of female neurosis in horror and exploitation films.Cinema is full of neurotic personalities, but few things are more transfixing than a woman losing her mind onscreen. Horror as a genre provides the most welcoming platform for these histrionics: crippling paranoia, desperate loneliness, masochistic deathwishes, dangerous obsessiveness, apocalyptic hysteria. Unlike her male counterpart 'the eccentric' the female neurotic lives a shamed existence, making these films those rare places where her destructive emotions get to play.Named after the U.S.retitling of Carlos Aured's The Blue Eyes of the Broken Doll, House of Psychotic Women is an examination of these characters through a daringly personal autobiographical lens. Anecdotes and memories interweave with film history, criticism, trivia and confrontational imagery to create a reflective personal history and an examination of female madness, both onscreen and off.This sharplydesigned book with a 32page fullcolour section is packed with rare stills, posters, pressbooks and artwork that combine with family photos and artifacts to form a titillating sensory overload, with a filmography that traverses the acclaimed and the obscure in equal measure. comprehensive appendix 1000 rare photos, many in color
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- Q: What is 'House of Psychotic Women' about? A: 'House of Psychotic Women' is an autobiographical exploration of female neurosis in horror and exploitation films, examining how these genres portray women experiencing mental distress.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'House of Psychotic Women' is Kier-La Janisse, who combines personal anecdotes with film history and criticism.
- Q: What type of content can I expect in this book? A: The book includes a mix of personal stories, film history, trivia, and over 1000 rare photos, posters, and artwork related to horror and exploitation films.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: 'House of Psychotic Women' provides insightful analysis and extensive references, making it suitable for both casual readers and those studying film and gender.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: 'House of Psychotic Women' is available in paperback binding, which is lightweight and easy to handle.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: 'House of Psychotic Women' has a total of 360 pages, offering comprehensive insights into its subject matter.
- Q: Are there any illustrations in the book? A: Yes, the book features a 32-page full-color section packed with rare stills and artwork from various films.
- Q: What condition is this used book in? A: This is a used book that is described as being in good condition, indicating it may show some signs of wear but is still functional.
- Q: When was 'House of Psychotic Women' published? A: 'House of Psychotic Women' was published on October 15, 2012.
- Q: What themes are explored in this book? A: The book explores themes of female madness, neurosis, and the representation of women in horror and exploitation films.