Edition |
First Limelight edition. |
Description |
272 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm |
Note |
Expanded ed., with new pref., updated filmography, and three new chapters. |
Bibliography |
Filmography: pages 211-258. |
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 259-266) and index. |
Contents |
Sources of the vampire lore in film -- The male vampire -- The female vampire -- Emerging traditions -- Dracula A.D. 1992 -- Countess Dracula A.D. 1992 -- The multimedia vampire. |
Summary |
"Focusing on [recent films] from the United States and abroad that found inspiration in the vampire theme ... , the authors consider and analyze each picture in detail: its style and approach, plot, acting, cinematography, set design, special effects--and finally its quality of achievement"--P. [4] of cover. |
Subject |
Vampire films -- History and criticism.
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Added Author |
Ursini, James.
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ISBN |
0879101709 |
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9780879101701 |
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