SAW (Devil's Advocates)
Ben Poole
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Paperback. Series: Devil's Advocates. Num Pages: 128 pages, 20 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: APFG; APFN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UA) A / AS level; (UF) Further/Higher Education. Dimension: 186 x 136 x 8. Weight in Grams: 144. Series: Devil's Advocates. 128 pages, 20 b&w illustrations. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade); (UA) A / AS level; (UF) Further/Higher Education. BIC Classification: APFG; APFN. Dimension: 186 x 136 x 8. Weight: 144.
Like all game changers within the horror genre, SAW was an independent success, a low-budget champion that flourished without the patronage of a big studio. Not bad for the most successful horror franchise ever, which has spawned subsidiary media and masses of merchandise, including a theme park rollercoaster ride. What is it about SAW that attracted such a following? In his contribution to the "Devil's Advocates" series, Ben Poole considers the SAW phenomenon from all aspects of film and media studies – from its generic pedigree in both literature and film, to the visceral audience pleasures ("what would I do?") ... Read more
Like all game changers within the horror genre, SAW was an independent success, a low-budget champion that flourished without the patronage of a big studio. Not bad for the most successful horror franchise ever, which has spawned subsidiary media and masses of merchandise, including a theme park rollercoaster ride. What is it about SAW that attracted such a following? In his contribution to the "Devil's Advocates" series, Ben Poole considers the SAW phenomenon from all aspects of film and media studies – from its generic pedigree in both literature and film, to the visceral audience pleasures ("what would I do?") ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Publisher
Auteur
Number of pages
128
Condition
New
Number of Pages
119
Place of Publication
, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781906733568
SKU
V9781906733568
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99-50
About Ben Poole
Ben Poole teaches film and media in Cardiff High School, Wales.
Reviews for SAW (Devil's Advocates)
A welcome addition to the growing criticism currently building around Saw.... This book will become recommended reading for anyone writing on the franchise.
The Gothic Imagination
[Saw] provides an in-depth mix of synopsis, history, criticism and analysis.... The Devil's Advocates truly are a lovely series of books – a welcome addition to any film fan's collection.
Horror ... Read more
The Gothic Imagination
[Saw] provides an in-depth mix of synopsis, history, criticism and analysis.... The Devil's Advocates truly are a lovely series of books – a welcome addition to any film fan's collection.
Horror ... Read more