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Author:
Rasmussen, Randy Loren, 1953-
Title:
Psycho, The birds and Halloween : the intimacy of terror in three classic films / Randy Rasmussen.
Publisher:
McFarland & CompanyInc., Publishers,
Copyright Date:
2014
Description:
212 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Subject:
Horror films--History and criticism.
Terror in motion pictures.
Psycho (Motion picture : 1960)
Birds (Motion picture)
Halloween (Motion picture : 1978)
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents:
Introduction: Shadows and sunlight -- Hitchcock's Psycho: off the main highway -- Hitchcock's The birds: hidden talons -- Carpenter's Halloween: fear itself.
Summary:
"Horror films come in a wide variety of styles and subject matter. Three of the most intimate explorations of terror are examined in this study. Intimate in terms of settings (small towns and an isolated motel) and in the emotional links between the characters and the terrors they face"-- Provided by publisher.
ISBN:
0786478837 (softcover : alk. paper)
9780786478835 (softcover : alk. paper)
OCLC:
(OCoLC)853310505
LCCN:
2013041471
Locations:
USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)

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