Abstract

Chinese horror films have special oriental cultural elements as well as rich traditional culture, but in the last decade, Chinese horror films have declined sharply in the mainland as well as in the international market. The inferiority of the cinematic effect of horror elements, the receding passion of the market, and the cultural regulation under CCP rule are all factors that have led to the gradual disappearance of Chinese horror films. This thesis compares Chinese and Western horror films to further understand the horror genre, the characteristics of Chinese horror films, and the prospects and possibilities of market development.

Details

Title
Contemporary Chinese Horror Films: Genre, Censorship, Market
Author
Li, Ye
Publication year
2021
Publisher
ProQuest Dissertations & Theses
ISBN
9798535574110
Source type
Dissertation or Thesis
Language of publication
English
ProQuest document ID
2572615409
Copyright
Database copyright ProQuest LLC; ProQuest does not claim copyright in the individual underlying works.