So Deadly, So Perverse 50 Years of Italian Giallo Films Vol. 2 1974-2013

Author: Troy Howarth
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781936168583
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 230

Book Description
SO DEADLY, SO PERVERSE: 50 YEARS OF ITALIAN GIALLO FILMS VOLUME TWO offers a look at the gradual decline of the giallo from 1974 until 2013.

So Deadly, So Perverse

Author: Troy Howarth
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Detective and mystery films
Languages : en
Pages : 233

Book Description
An in-depth examination of the Italian horror-thriller film genre, giallo, focusing on the films, as well as the directors, actresses and scores that underpinned them.

The Haunted World of Mario Bava

Author: Troy Howarth
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781936168453
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 210

Book Description
The Haunted World of Mario Bava has now been updated, revised and expanded by author Troy Howarth to give a better overview of Bava's remarkable legacy as a director and "cinema magician."

Italian Gothic Horror Films, 1957-1969

Author: Roberto Curti
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 1476619891
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 221

Book Description
The "Gothic" style was a key trend in Italian cinema of the 1950s and 1960s because of its peculiar, often strikingly original approach to the horror genre. These films portrayed Gothic staples in a stylish and idiosyncratic way, and took a daring approach to the supernatural and to eroticism, with the presence of menacing yet seductive female witches, vampires and ghosts. Thanks to such filmmakers as Mario Bava (Black Sunday), Riccardo Freda (The Horrible Dr. Hichcock), and Antonio Margheriti (Castle of Blood), as well the iconic presence of actress Barbara Steele, Italian Gothic horror went overseas and reached cult status. The book examines the Italian Gothic horror of the period, with an abundance of previously unpublished production information drawn from official papers and original scripts.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. The foreword is by film director and scriptwriter Ernesto Gastaldi.

Italian Giallo in Film and Television

Author: Roberto Curti
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 1476646457
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 510

Book Description
Since the release in 1929 of a popular book series with bright yellow covers, the Italian word giallo (yellow) has come to define a whole spectrum of mystery and detective fiction and films. Although most English speakers associate the term giallo with the violent and erotic thrillers popular in the 1960s and 1970s from directors like Mario Bava, Dario Argento, Lucio Fulci and others, the term encompasses a wide range of Italian media such as mysteries, thrillers and detective stories--even comedies and political pamphlets. As films like Blood and Black Lace (1964) and Deep Red (1975) have received international acclaim, giallo is a fluid and dynamic genre that has evolved throughout the decades. This book examines the many facets of the giallo genre --narrative, style, themes, and influences. It explores Italian films, made-for-TV films and miniseries from the dawn of sound cinema to the present, discussing their impact on society, culture and mores.

So Deadly, So Perverse

Author: Troy Howarth
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781936168507
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 236

Book Description
Troy Howarth examines the Giallo genre from its inception through its inevitable decline

Critic After Dark

Author: Noel Vera
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Motion pictures
Languages : tl
Pages : 348

Book Description

Italian Gothic Horror Films, 1970-1979

Author: Roberto Curti
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 1476664692
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 255

Book Description
Italian Gothic horror films of the 1970s were influenced by the violent giallo movies and adults-only comics of the era, resulting in a graphic approach to the genre. Stories often featured over-the-top violence and nudity and pushed the limits of what could be shown on the screen. The decade marked the return of specialist directors like Mario Bava, Riccardo Freda and Antonio Margheriti, and the emergence of new talents such as Pupi Avati (The House with the Laughing Windows) and Francesco Barilli (The Perfume of the Lady in Black). The author examines the Italian Gothic horror of the period, providing previously unpublished details and production data taken from official papers, original scripts and interviews with filmmakers, scriptwriters and actors. Entries include complete cast and crew lists, plot summaries, production history and analysis. An appendix covers Italian made-for-TV films and mini-series.

Honey So Sweet, Vol. 1

Author: Amu Meguro
Publisher: VIZ Media LLC
ISBN: 1421589109
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 195

Book Description
Little did Nao Kogure realize back in middle school that when she left an umbrella and a box of bandages in the rain for injured delinquent Taiga Onise that she would meet him again in high school. Nao wants nothing to do with the gruff and frightening Taiga, but he suddenly presents her with a huge bouquet of flowers and asks her to date him—with marriage in mind! Is Taiga really so scary, or is he a sweetheart in disguise? -- VIZ Media

The Giallo Canvas

Author: Alexandra Heller-Nicholas
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 1476640769
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 237

Book Description
Beloved among cult horror devotees for its signature excesses of sex and violence, Italian giallo cinema is marked by switchblades, mysterious killers, whisky bottles and poetically overinflated titles. A growing field of English-language giallo studies has focused on aspects of production, distribution and reception. This volume explores an overlooked yet prevalent element in some of the best known gialli--an obsession with art and artists in creative production, with a particular focus on painting. The author explores the appearance and significance of art objects across the masterworks of such filmmakers as Dario Argento, Lucio Fulci, Sergio Martino, Umberto Lenzi, Michele Soavi, Mario Bava and his son Lamberto.