Author : Lawrence McCallum
Release : 1998
Genre : Performing Arts
Kind : eBook
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Book Synopsis Italian Horror Films of the 1960s by : Lawrence McCallum
Download or read book Italian Horror Films of the 1960s written by Lawrence McCallum. This book was released on 1998. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Until I vampiri (The Vampires) in 1956, Italian filmmakers generally eschewed horror in favor of fantasy films and big screen spectacles. In the 1960s, the subjects became as varied as the filmmakers, ranging from the comic strip flavor of The Wild, Wild Planet (1966) to the surrealistic mixture of horror and social commentary of Fellinis Toby Dammit segment of Spirits of the Dead (1969). Arranged by English title, each entry includes Italian title, studio, running time, year of release, work the film is based on (when appropriate), and cast and credits. These data are followed by a lengthy essay, blending a plot synopsis with critical commentary and behind-the-scenes information.