Dark Romance

Sexuality in the Horror Film

By: David J. Hogan

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Paperback | 15 November 1997

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352 Pages

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The darkly handsome man gazes deeply into her eyes. She finds him irresistible, wants to experience the passion of the moment. He grins--the movie audience can see his lengthened lateral incisors--and bends to her neck. The eroticism is horrible, and compelling.

Audiences are drawn to horror cinema much as the surrendering victim. Afraid to watch, but more afraid something will be missed. Since the horror film is the most primal of all movie genres, seldom censored, these films tell us what we are about. From the silent era to the present day, Dark Romance explores horror cinema''s preoccupation with sexuality: vampires, beauty and the beast, victimization of women, "slasher" films, and more. Separate chapters focus upon individuals, like Alfred Hitchcock and Barbara Steele. Entertaining, and thought-provoking on the sexual fears and phobias of our society.

Industry Reviews

"intelligently organized and well written"-Film Quarterly; "entertaining"-Classic Images; "thought provoking"-Midnight Marquee; "views the way horror filmmakers exploit sexuality in their films of vampires, beasts, man-made monsters, and victimization of women"-AB Bookman's Weekly; "Hogan's criticism is discerning"-The Horror Show; "interesting"-Fantasy Review; "Clear, well-written, and intelligent."-Neil Barron, Editor of Fantasy and Horror.

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