Hardcore Horror Cinema in the 21st Century: Production, Marketing and Consumption

By James Aston

The first of its kind, this study examines the exemplars of hardcore horror--Fred Vogel's August Underground trilogy, Shane Ryan's Amateur Porn Star Killer series and Lucifer Valentine's "vomit gore" films.

The author begins with a definition and critical overview of this marginalized subgenre before exploring its key aesthetic convention, the pursuit of realist horror. Production practices, exhibition and marketing strategies are discussed in an in-depth interview with filmmaker Shane Ryan. Audience reception is covered with a focus on fan interaction via the Internet.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1476668884
• ISBN13: 9781476668888
• Release Date: August 2018
• Publisher: McFarland & Company
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.9" x 8.7"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher