There's more to horror than cheap thrills. Beginning with Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, tales of horror have consistently drawn a connection between transgressive sex and violent death. In this captivating history from the French Revolution to modern Hollywood, E. Michael Jones reveals the origins of horror in the lives of its creators.Tormented by her husband's spectacular debauchery, Mary Shelley created a powerful and unforgettable avenging monster...
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