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Explores developments in the global popularity of East Asian cinema, from Chinese martial arts, through Japanese horror, to the burgeoning Korean cinema, with particular emphasis on crossovers, remakes, hybrids and co-productions. This book examines changing cinematic traditions in Asia alongside the 'Asianisation' of western cinema.

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"A study of the Italian horror director Mario Bava, exploring issues in authorship, genre, and film style, and examining the reception of his films and reputation as cult auteur"--

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The vampire and the zombie, the two most popular incarnations of the undead, are brought together for a forensic critical investigation in Screening the Undead. Both have a long history in popular fiction, film, television, comics and games.

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The League of Gentlemen


Part sitcom, part sketch show, part 'Kitchen Sink', part 'Northern Gothic', The League of Gentlemen is one of British television's most innovative and enduring comedy series.

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This book is the first sustained critical analysis of Cult British TV comedy from 1990 to the present day. The book examines post-alternative comedy as both cult and quality TV, aimed mostly at niche audiences and often possessing a subcultural aura. It includes case studies of Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer and the sitcom writer Graham Linehan.