Includes bibliographical references, filmography and index.
Contents:
Introduction : the philosophy of the Marquis de Sade -- The monster in horror. Vampires -- Zombies -- Werewolves -- Monstrous humans. Serial killers -- Cannibals -- The transhuman -- Victims. Women -- Adolescents -- Sexual transgressors. Sadists -- Masochists.
Summary:
"Since its publication, the works of the Marquis de Sade have challenged the reading public with a philosophy of relentless physical transgression. This is the first book-length academic study by a single author that applies the philosophy of the Marquis de Sade to the analysis of a wide array of film texts"--Provided by publisher.
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