The Films of John Carpenter

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de John Kenneth Muir

Type

Film Reviews

Sujet

Director > John Carpenter

Mots Clés

John Carpenter, director

Année d'édition

2005

Editeur

McFarland & Co

1ere édition

2000

Langue

anglais

Taille du livre

Format

Paperback • 275 pages
7 x 10 inches (18 x 25.5 cm)

ISBN-10
ISBN-13

0-7864-2269-6
978-0-7864-2269-2

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Description de l'ouvrage:
The films of John Carpenter cover a tremendous range and yet all bear his clear personal stamp. From the horrifying (Halloween) to the touching (Starman) to the controversial (The Thing) to the comic (Big Trouble in Little China), his films reflect a unique approach to filmmaking and singular views of humanity and American culture. This analysis of Carpenter’s films includes a historical overview of his career, and in-depth entries on each of his films, from 1975’s Dark Star to 1998’s Vampires. Complete cast and production information is provided for each. The book also covers those films written and produced by Carpenter, such as Halloween II and Black Moon Rising, as well as Carpenter’s work for television. Appendices are included on films Carpenter was offered but turned down, the slasher films that followed in the wake of the highly-successful Halloween, the actors and characters who make repeated appearances in Carpenter’s films, and ratings for Carpenter’s work. Notes, bibliography, and index are included.

À propos de l'auteur :
John Kenneth Muir is an American literary critic and award-winning author of more than 35 books in the fields of film and television, with a particular focus on horror and science fiction as well as the creator of the award-winning web series Abnormal Fixation and the audio drama Enter the House Between. He is an associate professor of humanities and communication, and lives in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Revue de Presse:
"recommended"—Choice
"informative and entertaining"—ARBA
"cogent and insightful…contain[s] excellent resources"—SFRA Review
"excellent…get this most enjoyable book"—Hitch
"I found this book an enjoyable experience"—SFCrowsnest
"thorough…enjoyable"—Crimson Celluloid
"tells you the story behind the story…will have you heading for the Horror and Sci-Fi section"—Cult Movies
"extensive credit lists"—Video Watchdog
"impressive"—Fandom
"complete credits, a very lengthy synopsis, and an equally lengthy commentary"—Classic Images
"a detailed history…will delight Carpenter fans seeking hidden meanings in his multi-layered works"—The Intelligencer Record
"a very interesting read"—Little Shoppe of Horrors

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