Omnibus | The Need for Nightmare
Based on Frankenstein by Mary Shelley
Where did the 19th century writers of horror find the inspiration for their stories? Usually it was in a nightmare.Films examines the moment of inspiration for these great works and asks why horror stories have such an attraction.
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Licence: ERA Licence required
Content
- Type: Analysis
- Channel: BBC One
- Duration: 52'34''
- Broadcast date: 1974
Usage
UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted
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- Literary Resource
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