Alexia Kannas Bücher

Exploring the origins of the giallo mystery/horror genre, this book delves into its beginnings in 1960s and 1970s Italian cinema, highlighting key films and filmmakers. It examines the genre's evolution and its lasting impact on global cult cinema, showcasing its unique stylistic elements and thematic concerns. Through a comprehensive analysis, the work illustrates how giallo has shaped and influenced modern horror and mystery films, securing its place in film history.

"Cult Cinema: an Introduction" presents the first in-depth academic examination of all aspects of the field of cult cinema, including audiences, genres, and theoretical perspectives.Represents the first exhaustive introduction to cult cinemaOffers a scholarly treatment of a hotly contested topic at the center of current academic debateCovers audience reactions, aesthetics, genres, theories of cult cinema, as well as historical insights into the topic