Hardcore Horror Cinema In The 21St Century: Production, Marketing And Consumption

The first of its kind, this study examines the exemplars of hardcore horror--Fred Vogel's August Underground trilogy, Shane Ryan's Amateur Porn Star Killer series and Lucifer Valentine's "vomit gore" films. The author begins with a definition and critical overview of this marginalized subgenre before exploring its key aesthetic convention, the pursuit of realist horror. Production practices, exhibition and marketing strategies are discussed in an in-depth interview with filmmaker Shane Ryan. Audience reception is covered with a focus on fan interaction via the Internet.

• | Author: James Aston
• | Publisher: McFarland
• | Publication Date: Oct 18, 2018
• | Number of Pages: 240 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Paperback/Performing Arts
• | ISBN-10: 1476668884
• | ISBN-13: 9781476668888