No-one who has ever seen the original The Texas Chain Saw
Massacre (1974) is ever likely to forget the experience. An intense
fever dream (or nightmare), it is remarkable for its sense of
sustained threat and depiction of an insane but nonetheless
(dys)functional family on the furthest reaches of society who have
regressed to cannibalism in the face of economic hardship. As well
as providing a summary of the making of the film, James Rose
discusses the extraordinary censorship history of the film in the
UK (essentially banned for two decades) and provides a detailed
textual analysis of the film with particular reference to the
concept of 'the Uncanny'. He also situates the film in the context
of horror film criticism (the 'Final Girl' character) and discusses
its influence and subsequent sequels and remakes.
General
Imprint: |
Auteur Publishing
|
Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Series: |
Devil's Advocates |
Release date: |
April 2013 |
First published: |
April 2013 |
Authors: |
James Rose
|
Dimensions: |
203 x 152 x 7mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback - Trade
|
Pages: |
108 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-906733-64-3 |
Categories: |
Books >
Arts & Architecture >
Performing arts >
Films, cinema >
General
|
LSN: |
1-906733-64-3 |
Barcode: |
9781906733643 |
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