Monsters in the Closet

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Monsters in the Closet - Benshoff, Harry
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One of the few books to address the horror film from any kind of critical position. Unique - The first history of the horror film to approach it from a queer perspective. Written with detail and thoroughness - covers all eras of the horror film and correlates specific types of movie monsters to the historical social conditions which produced them. Explores how popular culture encodes and demonizes queerness within the generic format of the horror film.
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$34.44
Publisher
Manchester University Press
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Pages
336
Dimensions
5.4 X 8.2 X 0.9 inches | 0.9 pounds
Language
English
Type
Paperback
EAN/UPC
9780719044731

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About the Author
Harry M. Benshoff recently received his doctorate from the University of Southern California's School of Cinema-Television. He teaches film and television classes in and around Los Angeles
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