Loss of identity, submergence of self, death of the soul - under various names and in various guises - befalls individuals trapped in a horror/sf/fantasy universe. An examination of the ways in which this fundamental terror is visited upon people in the movies - and what it does to them - could provide a new perspective on - and greater understanding of - the films that employ it and perhaps lead to a deeper appreciation of what it means to be human and why losing that defining aspect of our lives is so profoundly frightening. Offering a fresh look at horror films, this A-Z guide covers films such as The Alligator People, Blade Runner, Brazil, The Creeping Unknown, Fifth Element, Invasion of the Body Snatchers, and many other genre films.
edited by Anthony Ambrogio
Softcover
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