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Overview
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.
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Details
- ISBN-13: 9781476668888
- ISBN-10: 1476668884
- Publisher: McFarland & Company
- Publish Date: October 2018
- Dimensions: 8.7 x 5.9 x 0.7 inches
- Shipping Weight: 0.7 pounds
- Page Count: 240
- Reading Level: Ages 18-UP
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