Possessed women, haunted states possessed women, haunted states : cultural tensions in exorcism cinema / Christopher J. Olson and CarrieLynn D. Reinhard.

Author/creator Olson, Christopher J.
Other author Reinhard, CarrieLynn D.
Format Electronic
Publication InfoLanham : Lexington Books, 2017.
Description1 online resource.
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Contents Introduction: the politics of possession -- The one that started it all: feminist tensions in The exorcist -- Rip-offs and homages of the 1970s: spotlighting exploitation with Abby and ?eytan -- Revisiting The exorcist: challenging and extending the traditional exorcism narrative -- Keeping the devil at bay: slashers, parodies, and satirizing religion -- Dangerous boys and rebellious priests: possessed and the real story of The exorcist -- True stories and found footage: the exorcism cinema resurgence -- From reaffirming to challenging tradition: comparing The last exorcism and The last exorcism part II -- Conclusion: the resiliency of tradition.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
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Technical detailsMode of access: World Wide Web
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Issued in other formPrint version: Olson, Christopher J. author. Possessed women, haunted states Lanham : Lexington Books, 2016 9781498519083
Genre/formElectronic books.
LCCN 2017015557
ISBN9781498519090 (epub)

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