Grimm pictures : fairy tale archetypes in eight horror and suspense films / Walter Rankin.
Rankin, Walter, 1969-
2007
PN1995.9.H6 R35 2007 (Mapit)
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Title
Grimm pictures : fairy tale archetypes in eight horror and suspense films / Walter Rankin.
Author
Rankin, Walter, 1969-
ISBN
9780786431748 (pbk. : alk. paper)
0786431741 (pbk. : alk. paper)
Publication Details
Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co., c2007.
Language
English
Description
217 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Call Number
PN1995.9.H6 R35 2007
Dewey Decimal Classification
791.43/6164
Summary
"Though Grimm's Fairy Tales was published about 200 years ago, the revered collection of folk stories remains one of the most iconic pieces of children's literature and has significant influence in modern pop culture. This work examines the many ways that recent films have employed archetypal images, themes, symbols, and structural elements that originated in Grimm fairy tales"--Provided by publisher.
Bibliography, etc. Note
Includes bibliographical references (p. 203-209) and index.
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Introduction : Branding the Grimm Brothers: from the Black Forest to the Hollywood Hills
1. The path of beast resistance : "Little Red Cap" and The silence of the lambs
2. A rose by any other name: "Brier Rose" and Scream
3. The hand that hawks the cradle: "Rapunzel" and The ring
4. The object of my reflection: "Little Snow White" and The talented Mr. Ripley
5. Mother of the pride: "Cinderella" and Aliens
6. The devil in the details: "Rumpelsiltskin" and Rosemary's baby
7. Off the eaten path: "Hansel and Gretel" and What lies beneath
Conclusion : The writhing on the wall: "Mother Holle" and Misery.

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