Planks of reason: essays on the horror film

This is a comprehensive anthology of criticism on the horror film from a variety of approaches. Part One explores both the nature of horror and distinctive elements of the genre, while Part Two focuses on individual horror films, spanning the history of the genre from Nosferatu to Halloween. Contributors include Robin Wood, Noel Carroll, Morris Dickstein, Bruce Kawin, J.P. Telotte, Bonnie Zimmerman, and others. With a detailed bibliography.