Grande Dame Guignol Cinema
A History of Hag Horror from Baby Jane to Mother
- 340 pages
- 12 hours of reading
Focusing on the "Grande Dame Guignol" subgenre, this filmography analyzes 45 horror films featuring older women in complex roles, starting from the pivotal 1962 film, What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? It provides a comprehensive history of women in horror, along with detailed filmographic data including cast, crew, reviews, synopses, and production notes. The work explores recurring themes and the impact of these roles on the actresses' careers, offering a critical perspective on the evolution of female characters in the genre.