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Sounds to Die for: Speaking the Language of Horror Film Sound

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Sounds to Die for : Speaking the Language of Horror Film & Sound The Sound World of Dario Argento

"A fascinating behind the scenes look at the previously unexplored territory of horror film sound."

Through in-depth analysis of sound in the films of Dario Argento and discussions with leading practitioners, this book explores our inherent relationship with sound; examining how and why specific sounds are chosen and utilised to express and manipulate human perception and emotion."

"Talent, initiative and attention to detail"
Claude Letessier

"Interesting and provocative"
Walter Murch


Table of Contents

Acknowledgements
Contents
Introduction

Part 1
Discussions & Interviews

Walter Murch
Antonella Fulci
Michel Chion
Claudio Simonetti
Claude Letessier
Gary Rydstrom
James Bernard

Part 2
The Sound World of Dario Argento

Deep Red
Water:Bringer of Death
Beware the 'Raptus'
Watcher in the Wind
Symbolic Roots

Suspiria
Voice Behind the Curtain
Great Wall of Sound

Conclusion
Footnotes
References
Recommended Reading
Filmography
Index