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A Historical Approach to the Slasher Film.

Authors :
Petridis, Sotiris
Source :
Film International (16516826); Mar2014, Vol. 12 Issue 1, p76-84, 9p, 3 Color Photographs, 1 Black and White Photograph
Publication Year :
2014

Abstract

The article examines slasher films, a subgenre of horror films, from an academic perspective based on the theories of Carol J. Clover and Vera Dika. It discusses Clover's theories on the representation of gender and sexuality in slasher films as well as Dika's structuralist approach. The author goes on to cover the history of the genre starting with 1974's "Black Christmas" and "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre."

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
16516826
Volume :
12
Issue :
1
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Film International (16516826)
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
99367934
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1386/fiin.12.1.76_1