Blood effects in Grand-Guignol and Horror Performance: making the right kind of splash

Geraint D'Arcy

doi:10.1386/host.9.1.21_1

Blood effects in Grand-Guignol and Horror Performance: making the right kind of splash

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Abstract

This is a study of the practicalities of staging blood effects for horror performance with particular reference to the Grand-Guignol theatre. It explores the production challenges in several key examples of staging the Grand-Guignol and the balances between dramatic and technical logistics in the pursuit of horrific realism.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	21-37
Number of pages	17
Journal	Horror Studies
Volume	9
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1386/host.9.1.21_1
Publication status	Published - 1 Apr 2018

Keywords

theatre
horror studies
special effects
Grand-Guignol
theatre technology
scenogrpahy
blood effects
design
intertextuality
realism

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Geraint D'Arcy
- G.Darcyuea.acuk
- School of Media, Language and Communication Studies - Associate Professor in Media Practice
- Comics Studies Research Group - Member
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