Perverse Titillation: The Exploitation Cinema Of Italy, Spain And France, 1960-1980
by Danny Shipka /
2011 / English / PDF
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The exploitation film industry of Italy, Spain and France during
the height of its popularity from 1960 to 1980 is the focus of this
entertaining history. With subject matter running the gamut from
Italian zombies to Spanish werewolves to French lesbian vampires,
the shocking and profoundly entertaining motion pictures of the
"Eurocult" genre are discussed from the standpoint of the films and
the filmmakers, including such internationally celebrated auteurs
as Mario Bava, Jess Franco, Jean Rollin and Paul Naschy. The
Eurocult phenomenon is also examined in relation to the influences
that European culture and environment have had on the world of
exploitation cinema. The author's insight and expertise contribute
to a greater understanding of what made these films special--and
why they have remained so popular to later generations.
The exploitation film industry of Italy, Spain and France during
the height of its popularity from 1960 to 1980 is the focus of this
entertaining history. With subject matter running the gamut from
Italian zombies to Spanish werewolves to French lesbian vampires,
the shocking and profoundly entertaining motion pictures of the
"Eurocult" genre are discussed from the standpoint of the films and
the filmmakers, including such internationally celebrated auteurs
as Mario Bava, Jess Franco, Jean Rollin and Paul Naschy. The
Eurocult phenomenon is also examined in relation to the influences
that European culture and environment have had on the world of
exploitation cinema. The author's insight and expertise contribute
to a greater understanding of what made these films special--and
why they have remained so popular to later generations.
