The original edition of Planks of Reason was the first academic critical anthology on horror. In retrospect, it appeared as a kind of homage to the "golden age" of the American horror film, as this genre played an increasing role in film culture and American life. The...
This is a comprehensive anthology of criticism on the horror film from a variety of approaches. Part One explores both the nature of horror and distinctive elements of the genre, while Part Two focuses on individual horror films, spanning the history of the genre from Nosferatu...