Sound can be regarded as a fundamental element in the rise of the horror genre. Some fundamental aspects of horror becomes apparent when the technological paradigm reached a first full development. Indeed, the most intriguing case is provided by a quite compact corpus of films, those produced by Universal in the early Thirties, that defined a set of pivotal features for the future of the genre.

Uncanny phonosphere. Notes on the soundscapes of Dracula and Frankenstein

Andrea Valle
2022-01-01

Abstract

Sound can be regarded as a fundamental element in the rise of the horror genre. Some fundamental aspects of horror becomes apparent when the technological paradigm reached a first full development. Indeed, the most intriguing case is provided by a quite compact corpus of films, those produced by Universal in the early Thirties, that defined a set of pivotal features for the future of the genre.
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soundscape, talkie, horror
Andrea Valle
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