Description: Scary Little Christmas : A History of Yuletide Horror Films, 1, Paperback by Dupee, Matthew C., ISBN 1476679991, ISBN-13 9781476679990, Brand New, Free shipping in the US "Controversial yet beloved among audiences, Christmas-themed horror movies emerged in the early 1970s and gained a notorious reputation with Silent Night, Deadly Night (1984), depicting Santa as an ax-wielding maniac. Some parents and conservative groupscondemned the film, while others embraced the portrayal of Yuletide as a backdrop for fear and dread. Drawing on interviews with directors, producers, special effects artists, photographers and actors, this book celebrates the sordid, colorful history ofthe Christmas horror subgenre. Psycho Santa films such as Christmas Evil (1980) and 3615 code Pere Noel (1989) are examined, along with "Yule-Die" slashers like The Dorm that Dripped Blood (1982), Black Christmas (1974) and Silent Night, Bloody Night (1972). Commercial successes like Gremlins (1984) and Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale (2010) are covered, as well as more recent releases such as Better Watch Out (2016), Red Christmas (2016) and Deathcember (2019). Rare photographs, promotional materials andan annotated filmography are provided"--
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Number of Pages: 370 Pages
Language: English
Publication Name: Scary Little Christmas : a History of Yuletide Horror Films, 1972-2020
Publisher: Mcfarland & Company, Incorporated Publishers
Publication Year: 2022
Subject: Film / Genres / Horror
Item Height: 0.7 in
Type: Textbook
Item Weight: 23.7 Oz
Author: Matthew C. Dupée
Item Length: 10 in
Subject Area: Performing Arts
Item Width: 7 in
Format: Trade Paperback
