The Silence of the Lambs. Critical Essays on a Cannibal, Clarice, and a Nice Chianti.
Cynthia J. . Ed(S): Miller
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Hardback. Editor(s): Miller, Cynthia J. Num Pages: 244 pages, 10 black & white halftones. BIC Classification: APFA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 239 x 160 x 23. Weight in Grams: 522.
One of only three films to-date to win Academy Awards in all five major categories, The Silence of the Lambs marked a sea change in horror films when it debuted, shifting the genre from teen slasher fare of the 1970s to the sophisticated psychological horror that characterizes acclaimed films today. Praised by some as the first true feminist thriller, it has drawn criticism from others for perpetuating narratives of crimes against women and demonizing its queer character. Regardless of the controversy, this film is a perennial favorite and even made it into AFI’s list of top 100 movies of all ... Read more
One of only three films to-date to win Academy Awards in all five major categories, The Silence of the Lambs marked a sea change in horror films when it debuted, shifting the genre from teen slasher fare of the 1970s to the sophisticated psychological horror that characterizes acclaimed films today. Praised by some as the first true feminist thriller, it has drawn criticism from others for perpetuating narratives of crimes against women and demonizing its queer character. Regardless of the controversy, this film is a perennial favorite and even made it into AFI’s list of top 100 movies of all ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield United States
Number of pages
244
Condition
New
Number of Pages
244
Place of Publication
Lanham, MD, United States
ISBN
9781442277854
SKU
V9781442277854
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About Cynthia J. . Ed(S): Miller
Cynthia J. Miller is a cultural anthropologist, specializing in popular culture and visual media. She is the editor or co-editor of ten scholarly volumes, including the award-winning Steaming into a Victorian Future: A Steampunk Anthology; Undead in the West: Vampires, Zombies, Mummies, and Ghosts on the Cinematic Frontier, Horrors of War: The Undead on the Battlefield, and The Laughing Dead: ... Read more
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