Overview

The horror genre mirrors the American queer experience, both positively and negatively, overtly and subtextually, from the lumbering, flower-picking monster of Frankenstein (1931) to the fearless intersectional protagonist of the Fear Street Trilogy (2021). This is a historical look at the queer experiences of the horror genre's characters, performers, authors and filmmakers. Offering a fresh look at the horror genre's queer roots, this book documents how diverse stories have provided an outlet for queer people--including transgender and non-binary people--to find catharsis and reclamation. Freaks, dolls, serial killers, telekinetic teenagers and Final Girls all have something to contribute to the historical examination of the American LGBTQ+ experience. Ranging from psychiatry to homophobic fear of HIV/AIDS spread and, most recently, the alienation and self-determination of queer America in the Trump era, this is a look into how terror may repair a shattered queer heart.

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Author:   Abigail Waldron
Publisher:   McFarland & Co Inc
Imprint:   McFarland & Co Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.20cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.313kg
ISBN:  

9781476687421

ISBN 10:   1476687420
Pages:   237
Publication Date:   31 August 2022
Recommended Age:   From 18 years
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

Table of Contents Acknowledgments Preface Introduction Chapter 1. The Queens of Hollywood: Queer Roots, Censorship, and the Lavender Menace (the 1930s–1940s) Chapter 2. Psychos, Aliens, and Ghosts: Mass Conformity, Gay Liberation, and the Underground Response (the 1950s–1970s) Chapter 3. Villainization: AIDS and Casual Homophobia (the 1980s) Chapter 4. Manifesting Monstrous Bodies: The Use of the Transgender, Intersex, and/or Non-Binary Body as Horror (1932–2001) Chapter 5. Exposure: Queers and the Millennium (1990–2009) Chapter 6. Queer Resistance: Representation and Trump’s America (2010–2021) Chapter 7. Catharsis as Revenge For Your Viewing Pleasure Chapter Notes Bibliography Index

Reviews

"""This book is a love letter...an ode to all the queer artists who paved the way for substantial representation in horror...Offering a fresh look at the horror genre's queer roots, this book documents how diverse stories have provided an outlet for queer people to find catharsis for reclamation...This is a look into how terror may repair a shattered queer heart.""--Horror Press; ""A unique and informative cinematic history...exceptionally informative and highly recommended.""--Midwest Book Review"

A nuanced understanding of the importance of horror to queer audiences, especially with regards to the politics of representation. --Natasha Patterson, Simon Fraser University One of the most engaging, well-informed analyses of queer representations in North American horror films. --Rob Cover, Professor of Digital Communication

One of the most engaging, well-informed analyses of queer representations in North American horror films. --Rob Cover, professor of Digital Communication A nuanced understanding of the importance of horror to queer audiences, especially with regards to the politics of representation. --Natasha Patterson, Simon Fraser University

Author Information

Abigail Waldron is a queer historian and horror film scholar whose work can be seen on horror sites such as Horror Press, Gayly Dreadful, and Rue Morgue. She lives in Brooklyn, New York.

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