Cinema of the Psychic Realm: A Critical Survey

Category	Art related
Author	Paul Meehan
Publisher	McFarland
Published	2009-06-13
Language	English
ISBN10	0786439661
ISBN13	9780786439669
Tags	cinema films psychic realm survey
Description	Cinema is ideally suited to the world of psychic phenomena. A technique as simple as a voice-over can simulate mental telepathy, while unusual lighting, set design, or creative digital manipulation can conjure clairvoyant visions, precognition, or even psychokinesis. This book analyzes the depiction of paranormal powers in film, examining how movies like Star Wars, Independence Day, The Green Mile, and dozens of others both reflect and influence the way modern society thinks about psychic abilities. The theme is explored in nearly 100 films from a variety of genres including drama, comedy, horror, science fiction, crime melodrama, and children's films, providing a concise review of the history and concepts of mainstream cinematic parapsychology.

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