256 Pages
by Routledge

254 Pages
by Routledge

256 Pages
by Routledge

Horror cinema is a hugely successful, but at the same time culturally illicit genre that spans the history of cinema. It continues to flourish with recent cycles of supernatural horror and torture porn that span the full range of horror styles and aesthetics. It is enjoyed by audiences everywhere, but also seen as a malign influence by others. In this Routledge Film Guidebook, audience... Read more
1. The Horror Genre: Form and Function 2. Horror Aesthetics and Affect 3. Horror Cinema and its Pleasures 4. Horror and the Cultural Moment Notes Filmography Bibliography Index

Biography

Brigid Cherry is a senior lecturer at St Mary’s University College where she teaches courses on film and popular culture. Her research into horror film audiences and fan canons has been recently published, alongside articles on Candyman, Hellraiser, and Interview with the Vampire.

'If you were thinking about teaching horror, I would heartily recommend this guide' - Media Education Association