From International Horror Films to the Local Filem Seram: Examining the Cinematic Identity and Roles of the Malaysian Pontianak

From International Horror Films to the Local Filem Seram: Examining the Cinematic Identity and Roles of the Malaysian Pontianak

Malaysian horror films describe the pontianak as a supernatural entity with overflowing hair, vampire-like traits and a beautiful woman capable of seducing, charming and alluring her male victims. Once she has her target trapped, she transforms back into an unsightly pontianak and exacts her vengean...

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Main Authors: Lee, Yuen Beng, Balaya, Sarata
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Penerbit Universiti Sains Malaysia 2016
Subjects:
PN1993-1999 Motion pictures
Online Access:http://eprints.usm.my/38737/
http://eprints.usm.my/38737/1/From_International_Horror_Films_to_the_Local_Filem_Seram-_Examining_the_Cinematic_Identity_and_Roles_of_the_Malaysian_Pontianak.pdf

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