Cover of Tech-Noir Film

Book 2011

Tech-Noir Film

1 readers

Publisher
Intellect Ltd
Published
2011
  • Science fiction films
  • Historical films
  • Film noir
  • Film criticism
  • History and criticism
  • Film genres
  • Films de science-fiction
  • Histoire et critique

From the post-apocalyptic world of Blade Runner to the James Cameron mega-hit Terminator, tech-noir has emerged as a distinct genre, with roots in both the Promethean myth and the earlier popular traditions of gothic, detective, and science fiction. In this new volume, many well-known film and literary works - including The Matrix, RoboCop, and Mary Shelley's Frankenstein -are discussed with reference to their relationship to tech-noir and one another. Featuring an extensive, clearly indexed filmography, Tech-Noir Film will be of great interest to anyone wishing to learn more about the development of this new and highly innovative genre.