Meehan Paul. Cinema of the Psychic Realm: A Critical Survey

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Publisher: McFarland & Company, Inc., USA & England, 2009. Pages: vi,
232. Language: English.

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 mode 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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