Attack of the Leading Ladies: Gender, Sexuality, and Spectatorship in Classic Horror Cinema

by Rhona J. Berenstein

Book Overview

From the earliest days of Hollywood sound productions, horror proved to be a popular and lucrative genre. At the center of the Industry's first cycle of horror films was the terrified woman. Eyes straining and mouth open wide as she emitted an ear-piercing scream, the damsel in distress awaited rescue from the monster's horrible attentions. Or so it seemed.

The first book to explore the gender dynamics of classic horror film, Attack of...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0231192657
• ISBN13: 9780231192651
• Release Date: September 2018
• Publisher: Columbia University Press
• Length: 274 Pages
• Weight: 1.16 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"