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Terrors of the Screen examines the history of horror cinema, detailing how techniques, genre conventions, and narrative elements have developed across various cultures. The work surveys influential films, key characters, and plot structures to illuminate the enduring power of the horror genre.
First publish date: 1970
Genre: History/Modern History
Authors: Frank Manchel
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