The turn of the millennium has witnessed a uniquely dazzling renaissance in cinematic production within the horror genre. How do we account for the prolific production and prodigious diffusion of horror film since the turn of this last century? From thematic topoi to cinematographic style, horror cinema of the past 10-15 years has witnessed numerous trends emerge, cross-pollinate internationally, and re-enter the genre in cycles of repetition and transformation accelerated by digital production and distribution technologies. And yet, the sheer proliferation and remarkable diversity of vital horror filmmaking makes defining the genre perhaps more challenging than ever before. This conference will approach contemporary horror cinema in its diverse global aspects. Adam Lowenstein (University of Pittsburgh), author of Shocking Representation: Historical Trauma, National Cinema, and the Modern Horror Film, will deliver the keynote address.
Conference schedule and details at http://lucian.uchicago.edu/blogs/contemporary-horrors/
Co-sponsored by the Franke Institute, France Chicago Center and Mass Culture Workshop.
Starts: April 25, 2014
Ends: April 26, 2014
Time: 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
See:http://filmstudiescenter.uchicago.edu/events/2014/contemporary-horrors
Starts: April 25, 2014
Ends: April 26, 2014
Time: 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
See:http://filmstudiescenter.uchicago.edu/events/2014/contemporary-horrors