| Description |
1 online resource |
| Contents |
Cover -- The Exorcist Effect -- Copyright -- Contents -- Acknowledgments -- 1. The Exorcist Effect -- 2. How Horror Movies Become Real -- 3. The Unholy Trinity -- 4. The Warren Cycle -- 5. The Martin Cycle -- 6. Exorcism -- 7. Satanic Panic -- 8. Heavy Metal -- 9. Conclusion -- Notes -- Filmography -- Bibliography -- Index |
| Summary |
'The Exorcist Effect' examines the relationship between horror films and religious culture, focusing on the period from 1968 to the present. Films like 'Rosemary's Baby' (1968), 'The Exorcist' (1973), and 'The Omen' (1976) claimed to be based on actual events, religious traditions, and Biblical texts. These films inspired subsequent beliefs and experiences, which became the basis for yet more horror films. This book draws on archival research to shed new light on such figures as Ed and Lorraine Warren and Malachi Martin, who inserted themselves into this cycle. It also incorporates interviews with horror authors, film writers, and paranormal investigators |
| Notes |
Also issued in print: 20243 |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references, filmography and index |
| Audience |
Specialized |
| Notes |
Description based on online resource and publisher information; title from PDF title page (viewed on September 6, 2023) |
| Subject |
Horror films -- History and criticism
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Motion pictures -- Religious aspects.
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Horror films.
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Motion pictures -- Religious aspects.
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Films, cinema.
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Performing Arts.
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| Genre/Form |
Criticism, interpretation, etc.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Harrelson, Eric, author
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| ISBN |
9780197635421 |
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0197635423 |
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