Vampire Cinema
A visual celebration of vampire films spanning mainstream and niche genres. From F.W. Murnau's groundbreaking 1922 film Nosferatu to Hollywood's Dracula saga (1931-48) and Hammer's Dracula series (1958-74), this book explores the evolution of vampire cinema. It includes depictions of Sheridan Le Fanu's Carmilla, 'Salem's Lot, and Interview with the Vampire, highlighting the diverse portrayals of vampires over the decades.
Authored by Gothic fiction expert Christopher Frayling, Vampire Cinema is rich with rare stills, posters, artworks, and press books. Frayling, renowned for his studies on Gothic horror, offers a compelling narrative that captures the essence and impact of vampire films.
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A visual celebration of vampire films spanning mainstream and niche genres. From F.W. Murnau's groundbreaking 1922 film Nosferatu to Hollywood's Dracula saga (1931-48) and Hammer's Dracula series (1958-74), this book explores the evolution of vampire cinema. It includes depictions of Sheridan Le Fanu's Carmilla, 'Salem's Lot, and Interview with the Vampire, highlighting the diverse portrayals of vampires over the decades.
Authored by Gothic fiction expert Christopher Frayling, Vampire Cinema is rich with rare stills, posters, artworks, and press books. Frayling, renowned for his studies on Gothic horror, offers a compelling narrative that captures the essence and impact of vampire films.
