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FILM-903 Classic Horror Films

This course is an interdisciplinary study of the history and film art of the horror film during the twentieth century. The course will cover several themes of the horror genre; these will include the vampire, werewolf, Frankenstein, and the ghost story. The student will view and analyze the older classic films and compare them to more current ones that were produced on the same theme. The student will analyze these films from a historical perspective as well as the artistic and technical, including an examination of the acting, directing, scenery, music, and cinematography of the art form.

Credits

3

Cross Listed Courses

Also listed as HIST-903.