Dark Romance: Sexuality in the Horror Film (Paperback)

~ David J. Hogan (Author)

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"intelligently organized and well-written" -- Film Quarterly

"the writing is unaffected, free of jargon and clearly presented" -- Choice

"thought provoking" -- Midnight Marquee

Product Description

Sexual values as interpreted by the horror film (silent era to present day): the erotic allure of the vampire, the taboo of beauty and the beast, "slasher" films, women as victims, etc. Separate chapters on Alfred Hitchcock, Barbara Steele, David Cronenberg.

Product Details

• Paperback: 334 pages
• Publisher: McFarland & Company (November 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0786404744
• ISBN-13: 978-0786404742
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.3 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,286,637 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Highly Recommended, September 24, 2002

By	"dr-kreizler" (United States) - See all my reviews

Not being a horror movie afficionado, I still found this book immensely enjoyable. Intelligently written and conversational in tone, this is more a knowledgeable overview of the horror genre than a discussion of sexuality in horror films. As the book was originally published in 1986, the focus is not diluted with the recent resurgence of horror films. Mr. Hogan's insights are detailed and entertaining on such topics as Hammer films, Barbara Steele, the gore subgenre. Included are many b/w pictures, a filmography for each chapter, a bibliography , and an index. Highly recommended for anyone remotely interested in scary movies, film in general, or those just looking for a rollicking good read.

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful introduction to a neglected genre., January 3, 2009

By	Jeremy Williamson (Brooklyn, NY) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Great book. I read it several times as a young man, though having revisited it recently I was less than enthused to realize it is more or less a horror film synopsis collage with requisite mention of (obvious to far fetched) sexual aspects. Never quite reaching the stated goal of examining the roles of Sex and Death within said cinema. It is nonetheless a fascinating and fairly all inclusive (per it's impressive range)overview of the topic, with great bits of information on varying films both famous and obscure. A definite must for any horror film collector's library, though will be most appreciated by younger readers and those looking for a solid first encounter with the horror film genre as a whole.