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OverviewFew scary stories begin with a disclaimer that they are fictional. Instead, they claim to be true even when they are not. Such stories blur the line between fiction and reality, pushing audiences to consider where fiction ends and reality begins. These kinds of horror stories comprise the understudied subgenre of liminal horror. As the first book on this subject, this volume surveys a variety of liminal horror films. It discusses the different variations within liminal horror's sub-genres and considers why horror films are obsessed with the natures of, and borders between, fiction and reality. After first laying out the basic traits of the horror genre in the context of liminality, this book then dives into film more specifically and how the medium is uniquely situated to explore the movement between the fictional and the real. Through lenses such as dreaming, memory, and perception, the following chapters explore the role liminal horror plays in the the human psyche's subconscious/unconscious, and the various functions of the human mind in perceiving, or misperceiving, reality. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Brandon WestPublisher: McFarland & Co Inc Imprint: McFarland & Co Inc Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.354kg ISBN: 9781476681405ISBN 10: 1476681406 Pages: 259 Publication Date: 03 December 2021 Recommended Age: From 18 years Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsTable of Contents Acknowledgments Preface Introduction One—United in Darkness: The Nature of Liminal Horror Two—Shattered Screens and Punctured Skin: When the Fictional Becomes Real Three—Emblazoned in Our Memories: When the Real Becomes Fictional Four—Harsh Realities: Truth Is Scarier Than Fiction Five—Was It All a: Dream(s) and the Liminal Horror Film Six—The Mind’s Power: This Is Not Reality Seven—Powers of Belief: How the Mind Writes Reality Afterword Chapter Notes Bibliography IndexReviewsAuthor InformationBrandon West is a PhD student at the University of Kentucky, where he studies horror in literature and film. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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