Ju-On: The Grudge

Ju-On: The Grudge
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Publisher : Liverpool University Press
Total Pages : 103
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ISBN-10 : 9781800347069
ISBN-13 : 1800347065
Rating : 4/5 (69 Downloads)

Synopsis Ju-On: The Grudge by : Marisa Hayes

Takashi Shimizu's Ju-on franchise was a principal instigator in the rise of contemporary Japanese horror and its international popularity at the turn of the millennium. Following the success of Hideo Nakata's Ringu (1998), the first cinematic release of Ju-on: The Grudge in 2002 crystallized Japanese horror's rise to prominence and outlined the new decade's thematic interest in supernatural technology and fear of contagions, while skillfully navigating domestic social concerns, such as Japan's growing elderly population and domestic violence. This Devil's Advocate explores the production roots of Ju-on The Grudge, followed by a critical reading of the film that highlights its essential themes and motifs, in addition to a section on cultural influences, before concluding with a section on Shimizu's continued involvement with the Ju-on franchise and its ongoing legacy. The book serves as an excellent primer for readers without prior knowledge of Japanese horror or the Ju-on film cycle, while providing fresh perspectives on the film that makes it equally appealing to J-horror aficionados.

Ruth

Ruth
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 212
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ISBN-10 : BSB:BSB11134916
ISBN-13 :
Rating : 4/5 (16 Downloads)

Synopsis Ruth by : George Tolhurst

The Palgrave Handbook of the Vampire

The Palgrave Handbook of the Vampire
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Publisher : Springer Nature
Total Pages : 1746
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ISBN-10 : 9783031362538
ISBN-13 : 3031362535
Rating : 4/5 (38 Downloads)

Synopsis The Palgrave Handbook of the Vampire by : Simon Bacon

The Budget Report of the State Board of Finance and Control to the General Assembly, Session of [1929-] 1937

The Budget Report of the State Board of Finance and Control to the General Assembly, Session of [1929-] 1937
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 1810
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ISBN-10 : UOM:39015068048498
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Rating : 4/5 (98 Downloads)

Synopsis The Budget Report of the State Board of Finance and Control to the General Assembly, Session of [1929-] 1937 by : Connecticut. Board of Finance and Control

Budget report for 1929/31 deals also with the operations of the fiscal year ended June 30, 1928 and the estimates for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1929.

The China-Japan War

The China-Japan War
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 476
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ISBN-10 : CHI:39938086
ISBN-13 :
Rating : 4/5 (86 Downloads)

Synopsis The China-Japan War by : John Foreman (F.R.G.S.)

War over the Steppes

War over the Steppes
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Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages : 338
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ISBN-10 : 9781472815644
ISBN-13 : 1472815645
Rating : 4/5 (44 Downloads)

Synopsis War over the Steppes by : E. R. Hooton

The air war over the Steppes was more than a brutal clash in which might alone triumphed. It was a conflict that saw tactical and technological innovation as the Soviet air force faced off against Herman Göring's Luftwaffe. As Germany and the Soviet Union battled for victory on the Eastern Front they had to overcome significant strategic and industrial problems, as well as fighting against the extreme weather conditions of the East. These factors combined with the huge array of aircraft used on the Eastern Front to create one of the most compelling conflicts of the war. Told primarily from the strategic and command perspective, this account offers a detailed analysis of this oft-overlooked air war, tracing the clashes between Germany and the Soviet Union over the course of World War II. Historical photographs complement the examination as author E. R. Hooton explores these epic aerial battles between the Third Reich and the Soviet Union.