Hardcore Horror Cinema in the 21st Century
Production, Marketing and Consumption
by James Aston
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Book Presentation:
The first of its kind, this study examines the exemplars of hardcore horror—Fred Vogel’s August Underground trilogy, Shane Ryan’s Amateur Porn Star Killer series and Lucifer Valentine’s “vomit gore” films.
The author begins with a definition and critical overview of this marginalized subgenre before exploring its key aesthetic convention, the pursuit of realist horror. Production practices, exhibition and marketing strategies are discussed in an in-depth interview with filmmaker Shane Ryan. Audience reception is covered with a focus on fan interaction via the Internet.
About the Author:
James Aston is program leader for screen at the University of Hull film studies undergraduate program. He lives in Willerby, United Kingdom.
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