Horror Franchise Cinema

This book explores horror film franchising from various interdisciplinary perspectives, discussing its role in the history of franchising and serial fiction. It includes chapters on key texts and examines the forces and factors governing its development. It is a valuable resource for students and scholars of film studies, media and cultural studies, franchise studies, political economy, audience/reception studies, horror studies, fan studies, genre studies, production cultures, and film histories.

Format: Hardback
Length: 232 pages
Publication date: 30 September 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive book delves into the captivating world of horror film franchising, offering a multi-disciplinary exploration of its significance in the history of franchising and serial fiction. Comprising 12 meticulously crafted chapters authored by esteemed and emerging scholars in the field, Horror Franchise Cinema serves as a vital corrective to the critical neglect that has long been directed towards horror film franchising. Through a comprehensive examination of the forces and factors that shape its development across historical and contemporary landscapes, the book sheds light on the intricate tapestry of horror film franchising.

In addition to providing an insightful introduction to the history of horror franchising, the chapters delve into a diverse range of key texts, including iconic Universal Studio monster films, the groundbreaking work of Blumhouse Productions, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, A Nightmare on Elm Street, Alien, I Spit on Your Grave, Let the Right One In, Italian zombie films, anthology films, and the groundbreaking realm of virtual reality.

As a significant contribution to the study of horror cinema and film/media franchising, spanning from the 1930s to the present day, this book appeals to a wide range of scholars and students. It will captivate film studies enthusiasts, media and cultural studies scholars, franchise studies experts, political economy analysts, audience/reception studies scholars, horror studies scholars, fan studies scholars, genre studies scholars, production cultures scholars, and film historians alike. By unraveling the complexities and nuances of horror film franchising, Horror Franchise Cinema offers a profound understanding of the enduring impact of this genre on popular culture and the media landscape.

Weight: 488g
Dimension: 163 x 240 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367183271