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Mind control, madness and altered states of reality can make for exciting nights at the movies--which explains the enduring popularity of a film genre that might be called the psycho thriller. Psychiatry and film came of age simultaneously, and characters such as the evil psychiatrist and the pathological killer were often developed in direct reference to the psychological themes that inspired them. For example, the penchants of Hitchcock's famously creepy Norman Bates represented real psychological disorders, and his actions were explained through psychoanalysis. The psycho thriller presents a world where psychology represents a dimension of supernatural and metaphysical wonders.
The introduction analyzes what makes a psycho thriller, and subsequent chapters are devoted to each of the archetypal psycho thriller characters (the mad scientist, the psycho killer, the individual with psychic powers, and the psychiatrist) and themes (mind control, dreams, memory, and existential issues). The concluding chapter lists the top twenty psycho thrillers. Stills from classic films in the genre illustrate the text, which also includes filmography, bibliography, and index.
The introduction analyzes what makes a psycho thriller, and subsequent chapters are devoted to each of the archetypal psycho thriller characters (the mad scientist, the psycho killer, the individual with psychic powers, and the psychiatrist) and themes (mind control, dreams, memory, and existential issues). The concluding chapter lists the top twenty psycho thrillers. Stills from classic films in the genre illustrate the text, which also includes filmography, bibliography, and index.
Mind control, madness and altered states of reality can make for exciting nights at the movies--which explains the enduring popularity of a film genre that might be called the psycho thriller. Psychiatry and film came of age simultaneously, and characters such as the evil psychiatrist and the pathological killer were often developed in direct reference to the psychological themes that inspired them. For example, the penchants of Hitchcock's famously creepy Norman Bates represented real psychological disorders, and his actions were explained through psychoanalysis. The psycho thriller presents a world where psychology represents a dimension of supernatural and metaphysical wonders.
The introduction analyzes what makes a psycho thriller, and subsequent chapters are devoted to each of the archetypal psycho thriller characters (the mad scientist, the psycho killer, the individual with psychic powers, and the psychiatrist) and themes (mind control, dreams, memory, and existential issues). The concluding chapter lists the top twenty psycho thrillers. Stills from classic films in the genre illustrate the text, which also includes filmography, bibliography, and index.
The introduction analyzes what makes a psycho thriller, and subsequent chapters are devoted to each of the archetypal psycho thriller characters (the mad scientist, the psycho killer, the individual with psychic powers, and the psychiatrist) and themes (mind control, dreams, memory, and existential issues). The concluding chapter lists the top twenty psycho thrillers. Stills from classic films in the genre illustrate the text, which also includes filmography, bibliography, and index.
Über den Autor
William Indick is Professor of Psychology at Dowling College in Oakdale, New York. He is the author of several books on media psychology, and has written for numerous psychology journals. He lives in Islip, New York.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
Table of Contents
Acknowledgments
Preface
Introduction
1. Doctors of the Mind
2. Psycho Killers
3. Mad Scientists
4. Psychic Powers
5. Mind Control
6. The Dream World
7. Memory and the Problem of Existence
8. Psy-Fi Disorders Not Otherwise Specified
9. Masters of Psy-Fi
Conclusion: The Top Twenty Psy-Fi Movies
Filmography
Bibliography
Index
Acknowledgments
Preface
Introduction
1. Doctors of the Mind
2. Psycho Killers
3. Mad Scientists
4. Psychic Powers
5. Mind Control
6. The Dream World
7. Memory and the Problem of Existence
8. Psy-Fi Disorders Not Otherwise Specified
9. Masters of Psy-Fi
Conclusion: The Top Twenty Psy-Fi Movies
Filmography
Bibliography
Index
Details
Empfohlen (von): | 18 |
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Erscheinungsjahr: | 2006 |
Genre: | Importe, Kunst |
Rubrik: | Kunst & Musik |
Thema: | Theater & Film |
Medium: | Taschenbuch |
Inhalt: | Kartoniert / Broschiert |
ISBN-13: | 9780786423712 |
ISBN-10: | 0786423714 |
Sprache: | Englisch |
Einband: | Kartoniert / Broschiert |
Autor: | Indick, William |
Hersteller: | McFarland |
Verantwortliche Person für die EU: | Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, D-36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr@libri.de |
Maße: | 229 x 152 x 11 mm |
Von/Mit: | William Indick |
Erscheinungsdatum: | 24.02.2006 |
Gewicht: | 0,293 kg |
Über den Autor
William Indick is Professor of Psychology at Dowling College in Oakdale, New York. He is the author of several books on media psychology, and has written for numerous psychology journals. He lives in Islip, New York.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
Table of Contents
Acknowledgments
Preface
Introduction
1. Doctors of the Mind
2. Psycho Killers
3. Mad Scientists
4. Psychic Powers
5. Mind Control
6. The Dream World
7. Memory and the Problem of Existence
8. Psy-Fi Disorders Not Otherwise Specified
9. Masters of Psy-Fi
Conclusion: The Top Twenty Psy-Fi Movies
Filmography
Bibliography
Index
Acknowledgments
Preface
Introduction
1. Doctors of the Mind
2. Psycho Killers
3. Mad Scientists
4. Psychic Powers
5. Mind Control
6. The Dream World
7. Memory and the Problem of Existence
8. Psy-Fi Disorders Not Otherwise Specified
9. Masters of Psy-Fi
Conclusion: The Top Twenty Psy-Fi Movies
Filmography
Bibliography
Index
Details
Empfohlen (von): | 18 |
---|---|
Erscheinungsjahr: | 2006 |
Genre: | Importe, Kunst |
Rubrik: | Kunst & Musik |
Thema: | Theater & Film |
Medium: | Taschenbuch |
Inhalt: | Kartoniert / Broschiert |
ISBN-13: | 9780786423712 |
ISBN-10: | 0786423714 |
Sprache: | Englisch |
Einband: | Kartoniert / Broschiert |
Autor: | Indick, William |
Hersteller: | McFarland |
Verantwortliche Person für die EU: | Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, D-36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr@libri.de |
Maße: | 229 x 152 x 11 mm |
Von/Mit: | William Indick |
Erscheinungsdatum: | 24.02.2006 |
Gewicht: | 0,293 kg |
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