Jungian reflections within the cinema : a psychological analysis of sci-fi and fantasy archetypes

Preface. Introduction to Jungian archetypes. Part 1 - A Jungian analysis of science-fiction films. 1 The Star Wars trilogy: the space-father archetype. 2 The Star Trek movies: in search of the creator archetype. 3 Planet of the Apes: the evolution of an archetypal shadow species. 4 - From Logan's Run to Battlestar Galactica; archetypal rebellions against shadow destroyers. Part 2 - A Jungian analysis of fantasy films. 5 Back to the Future again and again: archetypal exploits of alchemic travelers. 6 From Superman to Batman: divided superhero archetypes. 7 The Indiana Jones and Highlander chronicles: quests for the holy grail archetype. 8 The Omen trilogy: the growth of the demon child archetype. Part 3 - A Jungian analysis of television archetypes. 9 Shadow pursuers: fanatical figures in The Fugitive; The Incredible Hulk, Starman, and The Pretender. Final remarks. Appendix: Science-fiction and fantasy filmography

'...Thus, the purpose...is primarily to extend the archetypal analysis to a number of movie categories, ranging from science-fiction to fantasy films. There is even a section on television series that have tried to emulate the larger-than-life movies in plot and character development....I hope that I have succeeded in providing greater substance and three-dimensional life to Jung's extensive list of archetypes not only to this present generation of readers, but also to those who will follow.'

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