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The Dread of Difference: Gender and the Horror Film (Texas Film Studies Series),Used
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An undying procession of sons of Dracula and daughters of darkness has animated the horror film genre from the beginning. Indeed, in this pioneering exploration of the cinema of fear, Barry Keith Grant and twenty other film critics posit that horror is always rooted in gender, particularly in anxieties about sexual difference and gender politics.The book opens with the influential theoretical works of Linda Williams, Carol J. Clover, and Barbara Creed. Subsequent essays explore the history of the genre, from classic horror such as King Kong and Bride of Frankenstein to the more recent Fatal Attraction and Bram Stoker's Dracula. Other topics covered include the work of horror auteurs David Cronenberg, Dario Argento, and George Romero; the Aliens trilogy; and the importance of gender in relation to horror marketing and reception.Other contributors include Vera Dika, Thomas Doherty, Lucy Fischer, Christopher Sharrett, Vivian Sobchack, Tony Williams, and Robin Wood. Writing across a full range of critical methods from classic psychoanalysis to feminism and postmodernism, they balance theoretical generalizations with close readings of films and discussions of figures associated with the genre.The Dread of Difference demonstrates that horror is hardly a uniformly masculine discourse. As these essays persuasively show, not only are horror movies about patriarchy and its fear of the feminine, but they also offer feminist critique and pleasure.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Dread of Difference: Gender and the Horror Film'? A: The main theme of the book explores the intersection of gender and the horror film genre, focusing on how horror reflects anxieties about sexual difference and gender politics.
- Q: Who are the authors of this book? A: The book is edited by Barry Keith Grant and features contributions from various film critics, including Linda Williams, Carol J. Clover, and Barbara Creed.
- Q: What type of essays are included in this book? A: The essays range from theoretical explorations to close readings of films, addressing the history of the horror genre, its marketing, and gender representation.
- Q: What notable horror films are discussed in this book? A: The book discusses iconic films such as King Kong, Bride of Frankenstein, Fatal Attraction, and Bram Stoker's Dracula, among others.
- Q: How does the book approach the subject of femininity in horror films? A: The book argues that horror films are not exclusively masculine and offers feminist critiques, highlighting the genre's complexities regarding femininity and patriarchy.
- Q: What critical methods are used in the essays? A: The essays utilize a range of critical methods, including psychoanalysis, feminism, and postmodernism, to analyze horror films and their cultural implications.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, the book is suitable for academic study, particularly for courses related to film studies, gender studies, and cultural studies.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'The Dread of Difference'? A: The book was published on January 1, 1976.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The item condition is noted as 'Acceptable', indicating it may have some wear but is still readable.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 476 pages.