The first book-length English-language study of Hong Kong horror
filmsDumplings stuffed with diabolical fillings. Sword-wielding
zombies. Hopping cadavers. Big-head babies. For decades, Hong Kong
cinema has served up images of horror quite unlike those found in
other parts of the world. In seminal films such as 'A Chinese Ghost
Story, Rouge, The Eye, Dumplings', and 'Rigor Mortis', the region's
filmmakers have pushed the boundaries of genre, cinematic style,
and bad taste. But what makes Hong Kong horror cinema so utterly
unique? Why does it hold such fascination for serious cinephiles
and cult fans alike? 'Hong Kong Horror Cinema' is the first
English-language study of this delirious and captivating cinematic
tradition, offering new insights into the history of Hong Kong
horror through case studies of classic films and through a detailed
consideration of their aesthetic power, economic significance, and
cultural impact in both the global and domestic
market.ContributorsGary Bettinson, Lancaster UniversityFelicia
Chan, University of ManchesterKenneth Chan, University of Northern
ColoradoDavid Scott Diffrient, Colorado State UniversityAndrew
Grossman, Independent ScholarEnrique Ajuria Ibarra, Universidad de
las Americas Puebla, MexicoVivian Lee, City University of Hong
KongLiang Luo, University of KentuckyDaniel Martin, Korea Advanced
Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)Lisa Odham Stokes,
Seminole State College, Central FloridaRaymond Tsang, New York
UniversityAndy Willis, University of Salford
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