YOURE NEXT LOSS OF IDENTITY IN HORROR FILMS SC

edited by Anthony Ambrogio
Loss of identity, submergence of self, death of the soul - under various names and in various guises - befalls individuals trapped in a horror/sf/fantasy universe. An examination of the ways in which this fundamental terror is visited upon people in the movies - and what it does to them - could provide a new perspective on - and greater understanding of - the films that employ it and perhaps lead to a deeper appreciation of what it means to be human and why losing that defining aspect of our lives is so profoundly frightening. Offering a fresh look at horror films, this A-Z guide covers films such as The Alligator People, Blade Runner, Brazil, The Creeping Unknown, Fifth Element, Invasion of the Body Snatchers, and many other genre films.