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FILMSTUD 110N: Darkness in Light: The Filmic Imagination of Horror

From its very beginnings, the cinema evinced an affinity with the phantom realm of specters, ghosts, and supernatural beings. Not only does horror have deep and diverse roots in the international history of film; it emerges as a trope of film itself, as a medium of shadows, dematerialized presence, life drained of substance. This course offers an overview of filmic imaginations of horror across the span of the twentieth century, with a focus on the US, Europe, and Japan. We will read and discuss theories of horror - from the fantastic to the uncanny - and unpack these in light of key moments in the genre's development. We will debate the merits of vampires versus zombies. And we will trace, through the lens of horror, ongoing debates about cinematic representation, from Andre Bazin's idea of the "mummy complex" to Linda Williams' thesis of "body genres" to Jeffrey Sconce's notion of "haunted media." The course will serve as an introduction to film analysis and interpretation; no prior experience in film studies is required or expected. In addition to regular class meetings, there will be a required weekly screening.
Terms: Win | Units: 3 | UG Reqs: WAY-A-II
Instructors: Ma, J. (PI)
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