Screening the Gothic in Australia and New Zealand: Contemporary Antipodean Film and Television
An academic study of Gothic evolution in Antipodean media.
Gildersleeve investigates the specific ways Australian and New Zealand creators adapt Gothic traditions for modern screens. She argues that these nations develop unique generic innovations due to their post-colonial status. The work analyzes how film and television producers use horror elements to comment on local history and identity. This perspective highlights the distinctiveness of Antipodean storytelling within the broader global horror genre.
The book focuses on Australia and New Zealand during the twenty-first century. It examines how these post-colonial nations reinterpret Gothic traditions for contemporary film and television audiences.
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This volume serves as a critical resource for scholars of media studies, post-colonial theory, and genre fiction who seek to understand the specific ways in which Australia and New Zealand contribute to global horror studies. It offers concrete examples of how Gothic traditions mutate in new settings, highlighting unique generic innovations arising from post-colonial and neo-colonial contexts. Readers interested in how local filmmakers reinterpret horror elements to reflect regional histories and social structures will find this analysis invaluable. It provides insight into the distinctiveness of Antipodean storytelling, separating it from European or American counterparts, making it essential for those studying cultural production rather than casual entertainment.
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Gildersleeve successfully investigates how Australian and New Zealand creators adapt Gothic traditions for modern screens, arguing that their post-colonial status drives unique generic innovations. The work traces the mutation of horror tropes across both small and large screens, offering a comprehensive view of contemporary media. By analyzing how these regions use horror to comment on local history and identity, the text highlights the distinctiveness of Antipodean storytelling. It serves as a serious examination of cultural production rather than a guide to viewing recommendations. This book is best suited for scholars and critics seeking concrete examples of genre adaptation in new settings.
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