CONSERVATIVE AMERICA AND U.S. HORROR FILMS
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CONSERVATIVE AMERICA AND U.S. HORROR FILMS
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73-94
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The article discusses some possible multi-layered meanings of American horror movies. The author argues that beneath the crude facade lies one of the most transgressive film genres of the U.S. cinema dealing with such topical issues as gender, sexuality and politics.
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01.06.2013
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