Overview

The horror genre is continually being reinvented as societal fears evolve. As technology has developed and become ubiquitous in modern life, horror films have effectively played upon our increasing reliance on technology as a source of anxiety. Focusing on advancements from the advent of electricity to the Internet, this book explores how technology--ostensibly humanity's means of conquering fear and the unknown--has become a compelling and abundant source of dread in horror films.

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Author:   Brian N. Duchaney
Publisher:   McFarland & Co Inc
Imprint:   McFarland & Co Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.10cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.299kg
ISBN:  

9780786495115

ISBN 10:   0786495111
Pages:   216
Publication Date:   26 May 2015
Recommended Age:   From 18 years
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In stock  
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Table of Contents

Table of Contents Introduction Part I—Classic Horror and Establishing the Horror Film 1. The Origins of the Horror Film: From Page to Screen 2. The Frankenstein Cycle: Film as a Method for Reconciling the Mind/Self in Society 3. Horror from Beyond: Social Anxieties, Dystopias and Outsider Threats Part II—Modern Horror and the Fear of Progress 4. Psychos, Civic Unrest and Refining Horror 5. The Mainstreaming of Underground Horror: Shlock, Special Effects and Slashers 6. Us vs. Them: Modern Horror and the Horror of Complacency 7. Science Fiction or Science Horror? American Dystopia and Cinematic Frontiers Part III—Contemporary and Postmodern Horrors in a ­Tech-Savvy World 8. Virtual Terrors: Modern Technologies and the Assumption of Horror 9. Exhibitionism, Technique and Establishing Modern Horror 10. The Future of Horror Suggested List of Films Chapter Notes Bibliography Index

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Brian N. Duchaney serves as the director of Military & Veteran Student Services and teaches part-time in the departments of English and Communication Studies at Bridgewater State University in Massachusetts.

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