Remaking Horror: Hollywood's New Reliance on Scares of Old

Synopsis

Remaking Horror Chronicles The American Horror Genre In Its Development Of Remake Titles From The 1930s To 21st Century Films. Staple Horror Franchises Are Highlighted Along With Counterparts To Illustrate The Genre Has Embraced Remake Productions And What The Future Of Horror Holds For American Cinema. More Than 25 Films, Remakes, And The Movies They Influenced Are Presented-- Introduction -- The Value Of Horror -- Psycho: The Last Bastion Of Fear And Storytelling In American Cinema -- Halloween: When Holidays Gave Meaning To Horror -- Friday The 13th: Superstition Brought Universal Appeal -- A Nightmare On Elm Street: The Safety Of Sleep Was Violated -- Remake Central -- The Interviews: Industry Professionals Riff About The State Of Horror -- What's To Come -- Conclusion. James Francis, Jr. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.