The vampire in science fiction film and literature

IntroductionOrigins -- The scientific origins of the vampire myth -- The science fiction vampire in literature -- The films -- Plagues of blood -- Mad scientists and vampires -- The psychic dimension -- Vampires vs. high technology -- Bloodsuckers from outer space -- Epilogue: the vampires we need.

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1. Verfasser: Meehan, Paul (VerfasserIn)
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Sprache:eng
Veröffentlicht: Jefferson, NC McFarland 2014
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Zusammenfassung:IntroductionOrigins -- The scientific origins of the vampire myth -- The science fiction vampire in literature -- The films -- Plagues of blood -- Mad scientists and vampires -- The psychic dimension -- Vampires vs. high technology -- Bloodsuckers from outer space -- Epilogue: the vampires we need.
"This examination of the history of vampires within the science fiction realm also analyzes the role of science and pseudo-science from the 18th century to modern times. The history of the science fiction vampire in the cinema, from the silent era to the 21st century is given in detail. More than 60 films are discussed"--
Beschreibung:Filmogr. S. 213 - 218. - Literaturverz. S. 221 - 222
Beschreibung:V, 230 S.
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ISBN:9780786474875
978-0-7864-7487-5