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Navigating the numerous versions released in the U.S. and Japan of The Ring, The Grudge, Tomieand other films and sorting out the finest output of legends like Takashi Miike is an intimidating task.J-Horror breaks down each and every franchise, from the narrative to the talent behind the screen and other trivia, for a greater understanding and appreciation of the genre. Learn about the influence Japanese folklore and ghost stories had on J-Horror, and the influence of J-Horror on American cinema. Just don't forget your copy on the way to the video store!
"David Kalat's writing style is easy to follow and well-paced. With very little knowledge of or interest in horror films, I initially thought this was going to be a difficult read. I needn't have worried..." - PopCultureShock
"The resulting critical eye and even handed explorations of the artistic, cultural, and economic context for works popularized by the explosion in interest in The Ring presents a convincing case for developing an respect for the aesthetic and the minds behind it. " - Ain't it cool News
"Thanks to Kalat, I know that I'll be haunting the video store, clutching my already crumpled, scribbled list." --Fangoria
"Kalat doesn't pander to fanboys here; he looks at the phenomenon of Japanese-style horror movies in an objective light. Highly recommended." --Popculture Shock
"Kalat's prose is a pleasure to read. A very detailed and balanced account warmly recommended to all film fans." --Japan Navigator
"A very rich and thorough treatment of the history, details, trends and people behind exemplar films of this genre. I can in fact wholly recommend this book to anyone even slightly interested." --SaruDama
| Acknowledgements | p. ix |
| A Note on the Text | p. xi |
| Dead Wet Girls | p. 1 |
| J-Horror has Two Daddies | p. 20 |
| The Haunted School | p. 51 |
| Junji Ito Will Not Die | p. 69 |
| You are the Disease and Kiroshi Kurosawa is the Cure | p. 96 |
| A Ghost is Born | p. 121 |
| The Unquiet Dead | p. 144 |
| Whispering Corridors | p. 180 |
| Eye on Hong Kong | p. 221 |
| J-Horror American Style | p. 239 |
| The J-Horror Roundup | p. 266 |
| Filmography | p. 271 |
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ISBN: 9781932234084
ISBN-10: 193223408X
Audience:
General
Format:
Paperback
Language:
English
Number Of Pages: 320
Published: 27th February 2007
Publisher: Vertical Inc.
Country of Publication: US
Dimensions (cm): 21.3 x 14.0
x 2.1
Weight (kg): 0.39
Edition Number: 1
