>My evening film class meets on Halloween night, and I want to show them a
>four or five star quality horror film (almost, but not quite an
>oxymoron).  I'm thinking of showing DON'T LOOK NOW, but I am open to
>other titles for consideration.
>
>I would also appreciate any recommendations on supporting literature
>either on the horror genre or on a specific film that's recommended.
>Thanks for your help.
>
>Ron Hoffman
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There are plenty of great horror movies depending upon what you are looking
for in such films. I doubt invidious comparisons with other genres
according to this or that star rating system will be of much use. If you
think horror films are inferior, you will convey this to your class, you
pointy-headed academic. I personally recommend Warhol's Frankenstein, and
Russell's Gothic, (which is as frightening as a bad acid trip), as possibly
appealing to your misguided snobbery. They're also great, great films in
their own right. An early classic is Dreyer's Vampyr. Now, open your
mind... (P.S. Dont Look Now is reasonably effective, but it is the
equivalent of an academic 'machine' in 19th-century painting).
 
Cheers,
 
David Smith
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