Aaron Stewart

The Evolution of the Action Film Villain in the Early 1990s (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

In The Evolution of the Action Film Villain in the Early 1990s, Aaron Stewart takes readers on an in-depth journey through one of cinema's most thrilling and transformative eras. The early 1990s marked a revolutionary shift in how villains were portrayed in action filmsno longer just evil masterminds or simple criminals, these antagonists became complex, multifaceted characters that challenged the status quo and captured the cultural anxieties of the time.

This book dissects how villains during this period evolved from traditional, power-hungry figures into diverse forces of chaos, social critique, and existential dread. With keen analysis and rich historical context, Stewart explores iconic villains like the shape-shifting T-1000 from Terminator 2: Judgment Day, the anarchistic Joker from The Dark Knight, and the morally complex characters of Heat and The Matrix. Each chapter dives into the psychology and societal implications behind these characters, examining how they reflect the growing fears of technological domination, the erosion of individual freedoms, and the uncertainty of global change.

Whether you're a cinephile, a scholar, or simply someone who loves the high-octane action and thought-provoking storytelling of the 1990s, The Evolution of the Action Film Villain in the Early 1990s offers a fresh and engaging perspective on the cultural forces that shaped modern blockbuster filmmaking. This is not just a look at movie villainsit's a look at how the villains of the 1990s influenced and mirrored the very world we live in today.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: The Movie Vault Publishing
• Erscheinungstermin: 2. Mai 2025
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9798231370146
• Artikelnr.: 74052064