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Communication & Journalism - Horror (Routledge Film Guidebooks)

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Book Synopsis: 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 researcher and film scholar Brigid Cherry provides a comprehensive overview of the horror film and explores how the genre works. Examining the way horror films create images of gore and the uncanny through film technology and effects, Cherry provides an account of the way cinematic and stylistic devices create responses of terror and disgust in the viewer.

Horror examines the way these films construct psychological and cognitive responses and how they speak to audiences on an intimate personal level, addressing their innermost fears and desires. Cherry further explores the role of horror cinema in society and culture, looking at how it represents various identity groups and engages with social anxieties, and examining the way horror sees, and is seen by, society.

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Are you a fan of horror films? Dive into the captivating world of horror cinema with our Horror (Routledge Film Guidebooks). From supernatural horror to torture porn, this genre has stood the test of time and continues to captivate audiences worldwide. Whether you enjoy the adrenaline rush or the spine-chilling suspense, our book provides a comprehensive overview of the horror film genre and how it works.

Brigid Cherry, a renowned audience researcher and film scholar, takes you on a journey through the fascinating world of horror cinema. Uncover the secrets behind the creation of gory images and the uncanny using cutting-edge film technology and effects. Cherry provides insights into the psychological and cognitive responses horror films ignite, leaving viewers in a state of terror and disgust.

But this book goes beyond the scares and screams. It explores the profound impact horror cinema has on society and culture. Discover how it represents different identity groups and addresses social anxieties. Explore the intricate relationship between horror cinema and society; how horror sees and is seen by society as a whole.

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