Reflections of Horror
Reflections of Horror

Author: SatapolCEO

Publisher: satapol Channarong

Published:

Total Pages: 80

ISBN-13:

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Reflections of Horror Step into the haunting world of "Reflections of Horror" by SatapolCEO, a gripping tale of love, courage, and the battle against an ancient evil. Join Emily and Jack as they unravel the dark secrets of a cursed mansion, where malevolent forces lurk in every shadow and a sinister mirror holds the key to their fate. With each twist and turn, SatapolCEO weaves a mesmerizing tapestry of suspense, romance, and supernatural terror that will keep you on the edge of your seat. From the eerie atmosphere of the mansion's halls to the pulse-pounding confrontations with the forces of darkness, "Reflections of Horror" is a masterclass in gothic storytelling. As Emily and Jack navigate the treacherous landscape of the mansion, they must confront not only the evil that surrounds them but also the demons within themselves. With every step, they grow closer to uncovering the truth behind the curse - and to each other. Will they find the strength to break free from the mirror's grasp and emerge victorious? Or will they succumb to the darkness that threatens to consume them both? Find out in this unforgettable ebook by SatapolCEO, a rising star in the world of horror and suspense. Download "Reflections of Horror" today and immerse yourself in a world where love and courage are the only weapons against an ancient evil that will stop at nothing to claim its victims.

Psychological Reflections on Cinematic Terror
Psychological Reflections on Cinematic Terror

Author: James F. Iaccino

Publisher: Praeger

Published: 1994-06-30

Total Pages: 242

ISBN-13:

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In this examination of the psychology of terror, Iaccino uses Jungian archetypes to analyze significant works in the horror film genre. In the past, Jungian archetypes have been used to interpret mythologies, to examine great works of literature, and to explain why sexual stereotypes persist in our society. Here, for the first time, Iaccino applies such models as the Cursed Wanderers, the Warrior Amazons, the Random Destroyers, and the Techno-Myths to highlight recurrent themes in a wide range of films, from early classics such as Nosferatu to the contemporary Nightmare on Elm Street and Alien series. With this innovative approach, Iaccino gains a new perspective on the psychology of the often powerful compulsion to be scared.

Dark Thoughts
Dark Thoughts

Author: Steven Jay Schneider

Publisher: Scarecrow Press

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 308

ISBN-13: 9780810847927

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Is horror a fundamentally nihilistic genre? Why are those of us who enjoy horror films so attracted to watching things on screen that in real life we would almost certainly find repellent? Do monster movies have a deleterious moral effect on their viewers? In seeking to answer such questions, as well as a host of related ones, Dark Thoughts reveals that our fascination with horror cinema, and the pleasure we take in it, is in the end simply a natural extension of a philosopher's inclination to wonder. This is a collection of highly engaging and provocative essays by top scholars in the increasingly interrelated fields of Philosophy, Film Studies, and Communication Arts that deal with the epistemology, aesthetics, ethics, metaphysics, and genre dynamics of horror cinema past and present. Contributors include Curtis Bowman, No l Carroll, Elizabeth Cowie, Angela Curran, Cynthia Freeland, Michael Grant, Matt Hills, Deborah Knight, George McKnight, Ken Mogg, Aaron Smuts, Robert C. Solomon, and J.P. Telotte. Over the past several years, one of the hottest topics in the realm of philosophical aesthetics has been cinematic horror. The emotional effects it has on audiences, the mysterious metaphysics of its impossible beings, the controversial ethics of its violent contents-these are just a few of the concerns to have drawn the attention of scholars and students alike. . .not to mention the genre's legions of fans. Since the publication of No l Carroll's groundbreaking study, The Philosophy of Horror; or, Paradoxes of the Heart (1990), and including most recently Cynthia Freeland's The Naked and the Undead: Evil and the Appeal of Horror (2000), a plethora of articles have been authored by seemingly normal philosophers about the decidedly abnormal activities of the antagonists of fright flicks.

Reflections
Reflections

Author: Kazuo Umezu

Publisher: Dark Horse Comics

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 236

ISBN-13: 9781593074760

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The master of horror manga is Umezu Kazuo-known as the Stephen King of Japan,' Dark Horse Manga is proud to bring his Scary Book horror anthology to Western readers for the first time. This first volume, Reflections, presents two feature-length tales of terror. In 'Mirror,' a narcissistic girl's reflection begins to take mean-spirited command of her life; and in 'Demon's Revenge,' a sadistic samurai master bent on seeking retribution for his son's injuries finds the tables of vengeance turned against him.'

Stephen King's Contemporary Classics
Stephen King's Contemporary Classics

Author: Philip L. Simpson

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2014-11-13

Total Pages: 243

ISBN-13: 1442244917

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Many readers know Stephen King for his early works of horror, from his fiction debut Carrie to his blockbuster novels The Shining, The Stand, and Misery, among others. While he continues to be a best-selling author, King’s more recent fiction has not received the kind of critical attention that his books from the 1970s and 1980s enjoyed. Recent novels like Duma Key and 1/22/63 have been marginalized and, arguably, cast aside as anomalies within the author’s extensive canon. In Stephen King’s Contemporary Classics: Reflections on the Modern Master of Horror, Philip L. Simpson and Patrick McAleer present a collection of essays that analyze, assess, and critique King’s post-1995 compositions. Purposefully side-stepping studies of earlier work, these essays are arranged into three main parts: the first section examines five King novels published between 2009 and 2013, offering genuinely fresh scholarship on King; the second part looks at the development of King’s distinct brand of horror; the third section departs from probing the content of King’s writing and instead focuses on King’s process. By concentrating on King’s most recent writings, this collection offers provocative insights into the author’s work, featuring essays on Dr. Sleep, Duma Key, The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon, Joyland, Under the Dome, and others. As such, Stephen King’s Contemporary Classics will appeal to general fans of the author’s work as well as scholars of Stephen King and modern literature.

Notions of Genre
Notions of Genre

Author: Barry Keith Grant

Publisher: University of Texas Press

Published: 2016-11-08

Total Pages: 305

ISBN-13: 1477311084

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Much of the writing in film studies published today can be understood as genre criticism, broadly speaking. And even before film studies emerged as an academic discipline in the 1970s, cultural observers within and beyond the academy were writing about genre films and making fascinating attempts to understand their conventions and how they speak to, for, and about the culture that produces them. While this early writing on genre film was often unsystematic, impressionistic, journalistic, and judgmental, it nonetheless produced insights that remain relevant and valuable today. Notions of Genre gathers the most important early writing on film genre and genre films published between 1945 and 1969. It includes articles by such notable critics as Susan Sontag, Dwight Macdonald, Siegfried Kracauer, James Agee, Andr� Bazin, Robert Warshow, and Claude Chabrol, as well as essays by scholars in academic disciplines such as history, sociology, and theater. Their writings address major issues in genre studies, including definition, representation, ideology, audiences, and industry practices, across genres ranging from comedy and westerns to horror, science fiction, fantasy, gangster films, and thrillers. The only single-volume source for this early writing on genre films, Notions of Genre will be an invaluable resource for scholars and students of film genre, film history, film theory, cultural studies, and popular culture.

The Writing Life
The Writing Life

Author: Jeff Strand

Publisher:

Published: 2020-12-10

Total Pages: 276

ISBN-13:

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Jeff Strand, whose work Publishers Weekly has called "wickedly funny" and Kirkus has called "ridiculously stupid," has had one of the least meteoric rises to success in the publishing industry. But he eventually got there, even if he should probably put "success" in quotes. He's been at it a long time, and has learned a lot of lessons along the way. And he shares them with brutal honesty in this very book, along with plenty of hilarious (and sometimes painful) anecdotes about his career. This is not a book that will tell you how to format a manuscript or write a compelling query letter. It's a book about how to cope with rejection and bad reviews. Book signings where nobody shows up. Helplessly watching your peers go on to greater success than you. He's been through all of that and so much more, and in these pages you'll have a bunch of laughs as you commiserate and figure out how to get through it all.

Writing in the Dark
Writing in the Dark

Author: Tim Waggoner

Publisher: Guide Dog Books

Published: 2020-09-16

Total Pages: 236

ISBN-13: 9781947879195

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In this comprehensive textbook devoted to the craft of writing horror fiction, award-winning author Tim Waggoner draws on thirty years' experience as a writer and teacher. Writing in the Dark offers advice, guidance, and insights on how to compose horror stories and novels that are original, frightening, entertaining, and well-written. Waggoner covers a wide range of topics, among them why horror matters, building viable monsters, generating ideas and plotlines, how to stylize narratives in compelling ways, the physiology of fear, the art of suspense, avoiding clichés, marketing your horror writing, and much more. Each chapter includes tips from some of the best horror professionals working today, such as Joe Hill, Ellen Datlow, Joe R. Lansdale, Maurice Broaddus, Yvette Tan, Thomas Ligotti, Jonathan Maberry, Edward Lee, and John Shirley. There are also appendices with critical reflections, pointers on the writing process, ideas for characters and story arcs, and material for further research. Writing in the Dark derives from Waggoner's longtime blog of the same name. Suitable for classroom use, intensive study, and bedside reading, this essential manual will appeal to new authors at the beginning of their career as well as veterans of the horror genre who want to brush up on their technique.

Horror Film Aesthetics
Horror Film Aesthetics

Author: Thomas M. Sipos

Publisher: McFarland

Published: 2014-01-10

Total Pages: 289

ISBN-13: 0786458348

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This richly informed study analyzes how various cinematic tools and techniques have been used to create horror on screen--the aesthetic elements, sometimes not consciously noticed, that help to unnerve, frighten, shock or entertain an audience. The first two chapters define the genre and describe the use of pragmatic aesthetics (when filmmakers put technical and budgetary compromises to artistic effect). Subsequent chapters cover mise-en-scene, framing, photography, lighting, editing and sound, and a final chapter is devoted to the aesthetic appeals of horror cinema. Instructors considering this book for use in a course may request an examination copy here.