Italian gothic horror films, 1957/1969

✍ Scribed by Roberto Curti & Foreword By Ernesto Gastaldi

Publisher: McFarland & Company
Year: 2015
Tongue: English
Category: Library

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✦ Synopsis

"The book examines the Italian Gothic horror of the period, with previously unpublished production information drawn from official papers and original scripts. Entries include a complete cast and crew list, home video releases, plot summary and the author's analysis. Excerpts from interviews with filmmakers, scriptwriters and actors are included. Foreword by film director and scriptwriter Ernesto Gastaldi"--

Abstract: "The book examines the Italian Gothic horror of the period, with previously unpublished production information drawn from official papers and original scripts. Entries include a complete cast and crew list, home video releases, plot summary and the author's analysis. Excerpts from interviews with filmmakers, scriptwriters and actors are included. Foreword by film director and scriptwriter Ernesto Gastaldi"

✦ Subjects

Horror films -- Italy -- History and criticism. Horror films. Italy. PERFORMING ARTS / Reference

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