This series delves into the dark corners of the horror genre, offering insightful analysis and sharp critiques of iconic and lesser-known horror films. Each volume explores various facets of these unsettling works, examining their cultural impact, psychological underpinnings, and cinematic techniques. It's a must-read for horror aficionados and film scholars alike, providing a deep dive into what makes the genre so enduringly terrifying.
David Lynch's prequel film Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me has received renewed appreciation with the broadcast of Twin Peaks: The Return. Lindsay Hallam argues that what Lynch created was not a parody of soap opera and detective television but a horror movie. She examines initial reaction to and subsequent reevaluation of the film.
Few films have had the influence and impact of The Blair Witch Project (1999). Its arrival was a horror cinema palette cleanser after a decade of serial killers and postmodern intertextuality, a bare bones 'found footage' trend setter. In this Devil's Advocate, Peter Turner tells the story of the film from his conception and production then provides a unique analysis of the techniques used, their appeal to audiences and the themes that helped make the film such an international hit, including the pionerring internet marketing.