Hardcore Horror Cinema in the 21st Century
Author | : James Aston |
Publisher | : McFarland |
Total Pages | : 241 |
Release | : 2018-08-21 |
Genre | : Performing Arts |
ISBN | : 1476668884 |
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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.