From International Horror Films to the Local Filem Seram: Examining the Cinematic Identity and Roles of the Malaysian Pontianak
Malaysian horror films describe the pontianak as a supernatural entity with overflowing hair, vampire-like traits and a beautiful woman capable of seducing, charming and alluring her male victims. Once she has her target trapped, she transforms back into an unsightly pontianak and exacts her vengean...
Main Authors: | Lee, Yuen Beng (Author), Balaya, Sarata (Author) |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Penerbit Universiti Sains Malaysia,
2016.
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Online Access: | Get fulltext |
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