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Ghouls, gimmicks, and gold : horror films and the American movie business, 1953-1968 / Kevin Heffernan.
| Author/creator | Heffernan, Kevin |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Durham : Duke University Press, 2004. |
| Description | viii, 323 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm |
| Supplemental Content | Table of contents |
| Subjects |
| Contents | 1. Horror in three dimensions: House of wax and Creature from the Black Lagoon -- 2. The color of blood: Hammer films and Curse of Frankenstein -- 3. "Look into the hypnotic eye!": exhibitor financing and distributor hype in fifties horror cinema -- 4. "A sissified Bela Lugosi": Vincent Price, William Castle, and AIP's Poe adaptations -- 5. Grind house or art house?: Astor Pictures and Peeping Tom -- 6. American International goes international: new markets, runaway productions, and Black Sabbath -- 7. Television syndication and the birth of the "Orphans": horror films in the local TV market -- 8. Demon children and the birth of adult horror: William Castle, Roman Polanski, and Rosemary's baby -- 9. Family monsters and urban matinees: continental distributing and Night of the living dead -- Conclusion: the horror film in the new Hollywood. |
| Local note | Joyner-See also manuscript material related to the James H. and Virginia Schlobin Literature of the Fantastic Collection. Ask in Joyner Library Special Collections. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. [295]-304) and index. |
| Acquisitions source | Joyner Schlobin copy Purchased from Neil Barron, 2005 |
| LCCN | 2003016429 |
| ISBN | 0822332027 (alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 0822332159 (pbk. : alk. paper) |
| UPC | 780822332152 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | Schlobin Fantasy Collection | PN1995.9.H6 H45 2004 | ✔ Available | Request Material |