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Uncanny Bodies: The Coming of Sound Film and the Origins of the Horror Genre
Robert Spadoni
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Description for Uncanny Bodies: The Coming of Sound Film and the Origins of the Horror Genre
Paperback. Presents an argument that the coming of sound inspired more in the massively influential horror movies than screams, creaking doors, and howling wolves. This book makes a case for understanding film viewing as a force that can powerfully shape both the minutest aspects of individual films and the broadest sweep of film production trends. Num Pages: 202 pages, 28 b/w photographs, 1 line illustration. BIC Classification: APF; HBTB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 154 x 15. Weight in Grams: 348.
In 1931 Universal Pictures released "Dracula" and "Frankenstein", two films that inaugurated the horror genre in Hollywood cinema. These films appeared directly on the heels of Hollywood's transition to sound film. "Uncanny Bodies" argues that the coming of sound inspired more in these massively influential horror movies than screams, creaking doors, and howling wolves. A close examination of the historical reception of films of the transition period reveals that sound films could seem to their earliest viewers unreal and ghostly. By comparing this audience impression to the first sound horror films, Robert Spadoni makes a case for understanding film viewing ... Read more
In 1931 Universal Pictures released "Dracula" and "Frankenstein", two films that inaugurated the horror genre in Hollywood cinema. These films appeared directly on the heels of Hollywood's transition to sound film. "Uncanny Bodies" argues that the coming of sound inspired more in these massively influential horror movies than screams, creaking doors, and howling wolves. A close examination of the historical reception of films of the transition period reveals that sound films could seem to their earliest viewers unreal and ghostly. By comparing this audience impression to the first sound horror films, Robert Spadoni makes a case for understanding film viewing ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
University of California Press United States
Number of pages
202
Condition
New
Number of Pages
202
Place of Publication
Berkerley, United States
ISBN
9780520251229
SKU
V9780520251229
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About Robert Spadoni
Robert Spadoni is Assistant Professor in the English Department at Case Western Reserve University.
Reviews for Uncanny Bodies: The Coming of Sound Film and the Origins of the Horror Genre
"Rich, insightful book... A poetic and clever analysis, presenting impressive historical scholarship with panache." Choice "Well-researched and persuasive... Uncanny Bodies impressively persuades one to think anew about films." Film Quarterly "Original and stimulating."
Anneleen Masschelein Image & Narrative "Spadoni's analysis is intriguing." Metro Newspapers "Contributes substantially to the history of film sound as well as the history of classic ... Read more
Anneleen Masschelein Image & Narrative "Spadoni's analysis is intriguing." Metro Newspapers "Contributes substantially to the history of film sound as well as the history of classic ... Read more