Grande Dame Guignol cinema

By Peter Shelley

Subjects: Horror films, Women in motion pictures, History and criticism, Horror films, history and criticism

Description: "This critical analysis examines 45 films featuring "grande dames" in horror films. Included is a history of women in horror. Next is an exploration of Grande Dame Guignol films that have followed that landmark release, continuing into the present. The filmography includes cast, crew, reviews, synopses, production notes, recurring motifs and each role's effect on the star's career"--Provided by publisher.