The Most Dangerous Cinema: People Hunting People on FilmPeople hunting people for sport--an idea both shocking and fascinating. In 1924 Richard Connell published a short story that introduced this concept to the world, where it has remained ever since--as evidenced by the many big- and small-screen adaptations and inspirations. Since its publication, Connell's award-winning "The Most Dangerous Game" has been continuously anthologized and studied in classrooms throughout America. Raising questions about the nature of violence and cruelty, and the ethics of hunting for sport, the thrilling story spawned a new cinematic subgenre, beginning with RKO's 1932 production of The Most Dangerous Game, and continuing right up to today. This book examines in-depth all the cinematic adaptations of the iconic short story. Each film chapter has a synopsis, a "How Dangerous Is It?" critique, an overall analysis, a production history, and credits. Five additional chapters address direct to video, television, game shows, and almost "dangerous" productions. Photographs, extensive notes, bibliography and index are included. |
Contents
Introduction | 1 |
The Most Dangerous Game 1932 | 13 |
A Game of Death 1945 | 23 |
Bloodlust 1960 | 33 |
Confessions of Psycho Cat 1968 | 42 |
The Suckers 1972 | 50 |
The Woman Hunt 1973 | 60 |
Open Season 1974 | 70 |
Surviving The Game 1994 | 125 |
The Pest 1997 | 138 |
15 DTV Danger | 146 |
16 Almost Dangerous Games | 179 |
17 Dangerous Game Shows and Deadly Diversions | 215 |
18 Dangerous Alien Games | 231 |
19 Television Games | 242 |
A Most Dangerous Conclusion | 270 |