Monsters in the Closet - Paperback

Monsters in the Closet - Paperback

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Monsters in the Closet - Paperback

Monsters in the Closet - Paperback

$57.36
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by Harry Benshoff (Author)

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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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.

Author Biography


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.

Number of Pages: 336
Dimensions: 0.9 x 8.2 x 5.4 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: June 19, 1997
Award: Lambda Literary Awards (1997)
Award: Lambda Literary Awards (1997)

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