Silent Horror: Section II...Fall 2011!

....That's right, kiddies....we'll be running part 2 of our class in the Fall, so better sign up while you can..the slots are going fast! Same set-up, for the most part, as part 1, but we'll cover films we couldn't get to in the first part: The Man Who Laughs, The Golem, The Hands of Orlac, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde and The Unholy Three with Chaney are some of the classics I plan on covering...several other surprises in store as well.

It's always a little bit heartbreaking to part ways with a great class, but many of you have signed up for the second portion, so that's good. It is my greatest hope that these films will be part of your lives, now that you are "in the know", and you'll do your best to spread their joy to other people!

I hope you will explore many of the art movements that have influenced these films as well; German Expressionism, Futurism, Dada, Surrealism, Romanticism, and many others. As discussed in class, these films were not created in a vacuum, and, if not for these movements in art, there would be little on the screen to catch your eye.

This particular class has done very well on enthusiasm, attendance and grades...you should be proud of your hard work. Be prepared for the final test and review the films for it. Have your term papers ready for me as well.

See you Friday the 13th at 2:00 (there will be a bonus screening at the conclusion of the final test...stay tuned for the very entertaining mystery film)!