The Horrors of the Grand Guignol: Crash Course Theater #35

The video explores the Grand Guignol, a French theatrical tradition known for its shocking and horrifying plays. It traces its origins from melodrama and French naturalism, highlighting key figures like Oscar Méténier and André de Lorde. The Grand Guignol's unique stage techniques and its impact on audiences are discussed, along with an analysis of the play 'A Crime in a Madhouse'. The video also reflects on the cultural fascination with horror and its decline post-World War II. The episode concludes with a preview of the next topic, the Irish Renaissance.

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