Publisher's Synopsis
Though themes of love, death and the supernatural are mainstays in the history of cinema, this text represents the first scholarly work to address movies that explore all three. Twenty-two films are covered in short chapters, from The Mummy through What Dreams May Come. A plot synopsis is included for each film, as well as a critical analysis exploring the relationship of each to major philosophical and literary themes. Finally, an exploration of the critical response to each film addresses the genre's reception by the public.
