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Xavier Aldana Reyes

    Xavier is Reader in Engelse Literatuur en Film aan de Manchester Metropolitan University en een van de oprichters van het Manchester Centre for Gothic Studies. Zijn werk duikt in de ingewikkelde analyse van literaire en filmische werken, waarbij de thematische diepten en stilistische nuances worden onderzocht. Door zijn academische bezigheden draagt hij bij aan een rijker begrip van genres en hun evolutie. Zijn expertise op het gebied van Gothic studies belicht de donkerdere facetten van de menselijke psyche en maatschappelijke constructies zoals die in verhalen worden weergegeven.

    Spanish Gothic
    Horror Film and Affect
    Gothic Cinema
    • Gothic Cinema

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      Explores the long history of Gothic cinema, from its transitional origins in phantasmagoria shows and the first 'trick' films to its postmodern fragmentation in the Gothic pastiches of Tim Burton

      Gothic Cinema
    • Horror Film and Affect

      Towards a Corporeal Model of Viewership

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      Focusing on the intersection of affect theory, horror cinema, and performance studies, this book offers a critical examination of moving images depicting mutilation and how audiences respond to them. It explores the emotional impacts these representations have, enriching the discourse surrounding horror films and their reception. By integrating these three fields, the work aims to provide new insights into the complexities of viewer engagement with graphic content in cinema.

      Horror Film and Affect
    • Spanish Gothic

      National Identity, Collaboration and Cultural Adaptation

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      Exploring the evolution of the Gothic mode in Spain, this book delves into significant literary periods, including Romanticism and the booms of the 1970s and 2000s. Through illustrative case studies, Aldana Reyes reveals how the Gothic has continuously influenced Spanish literature and cinema since the late-eighteenth century. The author argues that creators embraced the Gothic as a liberating and transgressive form of expression, showcasing its enduring relevance and adaptability within the cultural landscape.

      Spanish Gothic