Daughters of Darkness (1971) is a vampire film like no other.
Heralded as psychological high-Gothic cinema, loved for its
art-house and erotic flavors, Harry Kumel's 1971 cult classic is
unwrapped in intricate detail by writer Kat Ellinger to unravel the
many mysteries surrounding just what makes it so appealing. This
book, as part of the Devil's Advocates series, examines the film in
the context of its peers and contemporaries, in order to argue its
place an important evolutionary link in the chain of female vampire
cinema. The text also explores the film's association with fairy
tales, the Gothic genre, and fantastic tradition, as well as
delving into aspects of the legend of Countess Bathory, traditional
vampire lore, and much more. The book contains new and exclusive
interviews with director Harry Kumel and actress and star Danielle
Ouimet.
General
Imprint: |
Liverpool University Press
|
Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Series: |
Devil's Advocates |
Release date: |
July 2020 |
Authors: |
Kat Ellinger
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Dimensions: |
190 x 135mm (L x W) |
Format: |
Hardcover
|
Pages: |
100 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-80034-829-5 |
Categories: |
Books >
Arts & Architecture >
Performing arts >
Films, cinema >
General
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LSN: |
1-80034-829-0 |
Barcode: |
9781800348295 |
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