Defining the Horror genre, exploring typical tropes and motifs, such as the haunted house, monsters, zombies and serial killers. Also looking at the principles and logic behind the horror film - some sort of transgression (knowing something not supposed to know) leading to terrible consequences. Questioning why we watch horror films - cathartic enactment and overcoming of society's worst nightmares. Thus the sociological interest in horror films - and how they portray society's fears, varying according to the age.
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Defining the Horror genre, exploring typical tropes and motifs, such as the haunted house, monsters, zombies and serial killers. Also looking at the principles and logic behind the horror film - some sort of transgression (knowing something not supposed to know) leading to terrible consequences. Questioning why we watch horror films - cathartic enactment and overcoming of society's worst nightmares. Thus the sociological interest in horror films - and how they portray society's fears, varying according to the age.
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Add this copy of A Cinematic History of Horror to cart. $34.32, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2005 by Heinemann/Raintree.
