| Description |
1 online resource (x, 202 pages) : illustrations |
| Contents |
Cover; Table of Contents; Acknowledgments; Foreword; Introduction; 1. Those Icy Eyes; 2. That Look of Horror; 3. Brain Says Strange Things Now; 4. Arsenic on the Rocks; 5. A History of Savage Degradations; 6. The Razor Edge of Destiny; 7. Dedicated to Your Destruction; 8. Nevermore; 9. Evil Things in Robes of Sorrow; 10. An Evil Mockery of Beauty; 11. A Heartbeat Away from Hell; 12. The Beauties of Terror; 13. Nor Lie in Death Forever; 14. The Tragedy, "Man"; 15. Triple Distilled Horror; 16. A Strange Presence Even in Death; 17. The Temerity to Rewrite Shakespeare; 18. The Coffin of Time |
| Summary |
"This examination of Price's horror films focuses on how the principal female characters are simultaneously villains, victims and objects of veneration. Also considered are issues of gender and sexuality as addressed in Vincent Price's most memorable movies. Included are dozens of rare production stills, and a selected filmography that provides significant background information on the films cited"--Provided by publisher |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
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Includes filmography |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Price, Vincent, 1911-1993 -- Criticism and interpretation
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| SUBJECT |
Price, Vincent, 1911-1993 fast |
| Subject |
Horror films -- History and criticism
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Women in motion pictures.
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Sex role in motion pictures.
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PERFORMING ARTS -- Film & Video -- Reference.
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Horror films
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Sex role in motion pictures
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Women in motion pictures
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| Genre/Form |
Criticism, interpretation, etc.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9780786457496 |
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078645749X |
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