Euro Gothic: Classics of Continental Horror Cinema (Signum Books, 2016) by Jonathan Rigby offers an expansive survey of European horror film, tracing the genre from early German Expressionism through its postwar resurgence and into the excesses of the 1970s and early 1980s. Focusing on key national traditions in countries such as Germany, France, Italy, and Spain, the book provides critical analysis of over 100 films while situating them within their historical, cultural, and industrial contexts. Blending authoritative research with an enthusiast’s appreciation for cult cinema, it serves as both a richly detailed reference and a sweeping exploration of Europe’s distinctive, often surreal approach to horror filmmaking.
Listed below are a selection of films covered in Euro Gothic.
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