Book Details
Format
Paperback
Pages
315
Language
English
Published
May 17, 2022
Publisher
NYU Press
ISBN-10
1479803111
ISBN-13
9781479803118
Description
In a chilling exploration of the intersections between sexuality and horror, a tapestry of narratives unfolds, weaving together themes from creature features to indie horror films. The author delves into how these genres portray the complexities of human desire and fear, revealing that the monsters lurking in the shadows often reflect our societal anxieties about sexuality, morality, and the forbidden.
This thought-provoking journey invites readers to examine how various media approach taboo subjects and the implications they hold. By dissecting familiar tropes and unexpected narratives, the work challenges conventional understandings of horror, ultimately positing that the true terror lies not just in the monsters themselves but in our own repressed desires and societal constraints.
This thought-provoking journey invites readers to examine how various media approach taboo subjects and the implications they hold. By dissecting familiar tropes and unexpected narratives, the work challenges conventional understandings of horror, ultimately positing that the true terror lies not just in the monsters themselves but in our own repressed desires and societal constraints.
Genres
Science Fiction
Religion & Spirituality
History
Horror