Horror: A Thematic History in Fiction and Film

by Darryl Jones and Darryl Jones

Book Overview

Horror is an established tradition in literature, contemporary fiction and film. From books such as Frankenstein and Dracula to films such as Seven and The Blair Witch Project, the genre has held an irresistible appeal for audiences.

Is the horror genre inherently anti-establishment and an argument for social revolution? Is it a liberating expose of human nature and a peek at the dark side of the unconscious?...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0340762535
• ISBN13: 9780340762530
• Release Date: October 2002
• Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.5" x 9.4"