The Most Dangerous Cinema: People Hunting People on Film - Softcover

Senn, Bryan

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0786435623 ISBN 13: 9780786435623

Publisher: McFarland & Co, 2013

Synopsis

People hunting people for sport--an idea both shocking and fascinating. In 1924 Richard Connell published a short story that introduced this concept to the world, where it has remained ever since--as evidenced by the many big- and small-screen adaptations and inspirations. Since its publication, Connell's award-winning "The Most Dangerous Game" has been continuously anthologized and studied in classrooms throughout America. Raising questions about the nature of violence and cruelty, and the ethics of hunting for sport, the thrilling story spawned a new cinematic subgenre, beginning with RKO's 1932 production of The Most Dangerous Game, and continuing right up to today.

This book examines in-depth all the cinematic adaptations of the iconic short story. Each film chapter has a synopsis, a "How Dangerous Is It?" critique, an overall analysis, a production history, and credits. Five additional chapters address direct to video, television, game shows, and almost "dangerous" productions. Photographs, extensive notes, bibliography and index are included.

About this title

About the Author

Bryan Senn's work has appeared in Filmfax, Cult Movies, Shivers, Midnight Marquee Press and Monsters from the Vault. The author of numerous books on the history of cinema, he lives in Montana.

Edition details

• Publisher: McFarland & Co
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 0786435623
• ISBN 13: 9780786435623
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 296