THE EVOLUTION OF THE HORROR FILM

Abstract: This 11 page paper discusses how the horror film genre has changed over the years. Representations of male and female roles as well as censorship issues are detailed. Comparisons are made between the classic movie, The Old Dark House and The House on Haunted Hill. Examples are given from American television to show the advent of a marked presence of horror shows on primetime. Various types of horror films are given with a brief description of the subcategories. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

Filename: MBhorror.rtf

Pages: 11

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Catagory: Film & Television

Subcatagory: Music, Film, Television, Theater & Photography

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