Horror After 9/11: World of Fear, Cinema of Terror

by Sam J. Miller and Aviva Briefel

Book Overview

Horror films have exploded in popularity since the tragic events of September 11, 2001, many of them breaking box-office records and generating broad public discourse. These films have attracted A-list talent and earned award nods, while at the same time becoming darker, more disturbing, and increasingly apocalyptic. Why has horror suddenly become more popular, and what does this say about us? What do specific horror films and trends convey about...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0292747586
• ISBN13: 9780292747586
• Release Date: November 2011
• Publisher: University of Texas Press
• Length: 273 Pages
• Weight: 0.99 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.9" x 9.0"