About the book
Argentina is a dominant player in Latin American film, known for its documentaries, detective films, melodramas, and auteur cinema. In the past twenty years, however, the country has also emerged as a notable producer of horror films. Blood Circuits focuses on contemporary Argentine horror cinema and the various \"cinematic pleasures\" it offers national and transnational audiences. Jonathan Risner begins with an overview of horror film culture in Argentina and beyond. He then examines select films grouped according to various criteria: neoliberalism and urban, rural, and suburban spaces; English-language horror films; gore and affect in punk/horror films; and the legacies of the last dictatorship (1976–1983). While keenly aware of global horror trends, Risner argues that these films provide unprecedented ways of engaging with the consequences of authoritarianism and neoliberalism in Argentina.
Editions of Blood Circuits
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9781438470757
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781438470764
- PDF
- ISBN 9781438470771
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Argentina is a dominant player in Latin American film, known for its documentaries, detective films, melodramas, and auteur cinema. In the past twenty years, however, the country has also emerged as a notable producer of horror films. Blood Circuits focuses on contemporary Argentine horror cinema and the various \"cinematic pleasures\" it offers national and transnational audiences. Jonathan Risner begins with an overview of horror film culture in Argentina and beyond. He then examines select films grouped according to various criteria: neoliberalism and urban, rural, and suburban spaces; English-language horror films; gore and affect in punk/horror films; and the legacies of the last dictatorship (1976–1983). While keenly aware of global horror trends, Risner argues that these films provide unprecedented ways of engaging with the consequences of authoritarianism and neoliberalism in Argentina.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Blood Circuits about?
Argentina is a dominant player in Latin American film, known for its documentaries, detective films, melodramas, and auteur cinema. In the past twenty years, however, the country has also emerged as a notable producer of horror films. Blood Circuits focuses on contemporary Argentine horror cinema and the various \"cinematic pleasures\" it offers national and transnational audiences. Jonathan Risner begins with an overview of horror film culture in Argentina and beyond. He then examines select films grouped according to various criteria: neoliberalism and urban, rural, and suburban spaces; English-language horror films; gore and affect in punk/horror films; and the legacies of the last dictatorship (1976–1983). While keenly aware of global horror trends, Risner argues that these films provide unprecedented ways of engaging with the consequences of authoritarianism and neoliberalism in Argentina.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Blood Circuits?
The Arts > Performing arts > Films, cinema > Film history, theory or criticism
Where can I read a sample of Blood Circuits?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781438470757
How long is Blood Circuits and how many pages does it have?
Blood Circuits has 276 page(s)
Is Blood Circuits part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series SUNY series in Latin American Cinema
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Blood Circuits?
Jonathan Risner
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Blood Circuits is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781438470757) and paperback(ISBN 9781438470764) and pdf(ISBN 9781438470771)
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