{"product_id":"italian-gothic-horror-films-1957-1969-paperback","title":"Italian Gothic Horror Films, 1957-1969 - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRoberto Curti\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e The \"Gothic\" style was a key trend in Italian cinema of the 1950s and 1960s because of its peculiar, often strikingly original approach to the horror genre. These films portrayed Gothic staples in a stylish and idiosyncratic way, and took a daring approach to the supernatural and to eroticism, with the presence of menacing yet seductive female witches, vampires and ghosts. Thanks to such filmmakers as Mario Bava (\u003ci\u003eBlack Sunday\u003c\/i\u003e), Riccardo Freda (\u003ci\u003eThe Horrible Dr. Hichcock\u003c\/i\u003e), and Antonio Margheriti (\u003ci\u003eCastle of Blood\u003c\/i\u003e), as well the iconic presence of actress Barbara Steele, Italian Gothic horror went overseas and reached cult status.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e The book examines the Italian Gothic horror of the period, with an abundance of previously unpublished production information drawn from official papers and original scripts. Entries include a complete cast and crew list, home video releases, plot summary and the author's analysis. Excerpts from interviews with filmmakers, scriptwriters and actors are included. The foreword is by film director and scriptwriter Ernesto Gastaldi.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRoberto Curti\u003c\/b\u003e is an Italian film historian and the author of numerous published books and articles. He lives in Cortona, Italy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 220\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 9.9 x 6.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 02, 2015\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44253909909555,"sku":"9780786494378","price":136.38,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0693\/2191\/6467\/files\/h5TnVfsGnY9780786494378.webp?v=1777963902","url":"https:\/\/thereadinghousebookcompany.com\/products\/italian-gothic-horror-films-1957-1969-paperback","provider":"The Reading House Book Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}