They Live
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They Live

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Explore the iconic 1988 film ‘They Live’ in this insightful analysis from The Bookish Owl. Delving into the Reagan-era politics and Cold War anxieties that inspired John Carpenter’s cult classic, this book examines the film’s genre-bending style and its powerful critique of hypermasculinity, highlighted by Roddy Piper’s casting. Tracing ‘They Live’ from its comic origins to its enduring legacy as a cinematic masterpiece, this study applies paranoid and postmodern theory to dissect its metafictional layers. Discover how this film, directed by a reluctant auteur, comments on filmmaking, audience reception, and the vibrant cult landscape of the 1980s. A must-read for fans of cult cinema and cultural commentary.

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  • Part of series: Cultographies
  • Print length: 128 pages
  • Language: English
  • Publisher: Wallflower Press
  • Publication date: 16 December 2014
  • Dimensions: 10.92 x 1.27 x 17.02 cm
  • ISBN-10: 0231172117
  • ISBN-13: 978-0231172110

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