The 1970s represented an unusually productive and innovative
period for the horror film, and John Carpenter's "Halloween" (1978)
is the film that capped that golden age -- and some say ruined it,
by ushering in the era of the slasher film. Considered a paradigm
of low-budget ingenuity, its story of a seemingly unremarkable
middle-American town becoming the site of violence on October 31
struck a chord within audiences. The film became a surprise hit
that gave rise to a lucrative franchise, and it remains a perennial
favourite. Much of its success stems from the simple but strong
constructions of its three central characters: brainy, introverted
teenager Laurie Strode, a late bloomer compared to her more
outgoing friends, Dr. Loomis, the driven, obsessive psychiatrist,
and Michael Myers, the inexplicable, ghostlike masked killer.
Film scholar Murray Leeder offers a bold and provocative study
of Carpenter's film, which hopes to expose qualities that are
sometime effaced by its sequels and remakes. It explores
"Halloween" as an unexpected ghost film, and examines such subjects
as its construction of the teenager, and the relationship of
"Halloween" the film to Halloween the holiday, and Michael Myers's
brand of "pure evil." It is a fascinating read for scholars and
fans alike.
General
Imprint: |
Auteur Publishing
|
Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Series: |
Devil's Advocates |
Release date: |
February 2015 |
First published: |
August 2014 |
Authors: |
Murray Leeder
|
Dimensions: |
191 x 140 x 8mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback - Trade
|
Pages: |
114 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-906733-79-7 |
Categories: |
Books >
Arts & Architecture >
Performing arts >
Films, cinema >
General
|
LSN: |
1-906733-79-1 |
Barcode: |
9781906733797 |
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