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Twenty-Five Classic Works of Horror Adapted from Book to Film

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by James F. Broderick

Type

Film Reviews

Subject

Genre > Horror

Keywords

horror, adaptation, film selection

Publishing date

2012

Publisher

McFarland & Co

Language

English

Relative size

Physical desc.

Paperback • 235 pages
6 x 9 inches (15 x 23 cm)

ISBN

978-0-7864-4763-3

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Book Presentation:
This work explores the relationship between twenty-five enduring works of horror literature and the classic films that have been adapted from them. Each chapter delves into the historical and cultural background of a particular type of horror—hauntings, zombies, aliens and more—and provides an overview of a specific work’s critical and popular reception. Among the print-to-film titles discussed are Frankenstein, Dracula, Doctor Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, The Masque of the Red Death, The Hound of the Baskervilles, The Phantom of the Opera, Psycho, The Exorcist, and The Shining.

About the Author:
James F. Broderick is a professor of English at New Jersey City University in Jersey City.

Press Reviews:
"I love, LOVED this book. The author has a real way with words and a fun, readable style. [He] is a tremendously readable essayist, with a flowing, succinct and clever style that is very appealing. In addition to fine writing, Broderick supplies good, solid insights and fresh perspectives on the books and the movies, with a judicious use of quotes and keen commentary. To author James F. Broderick I say, More books, please"—Classic Images; "offers pithy plot summations and spot-on critical interpretations of themes in each of the featured works along with readable and striking analysis of each of the related film adaptations"—Reference & Research Book News.

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