Scary Movie: The History of Horror Films

Scary Movie: The History of Horror Films

Why do couples move into houses with ghosts? Why does a zombie apocalypse happen? Why did a group of teenagers choose to spend the weekend in a cabin in the woods? Horror films broadcast the fears of a particular society... and draw inspiration from cultural and historical contexts. “Scary Movie: The History of Horror Films” is an exploration of one of the most captivating genres of cinematography from its inception to modern hits. You will learn how approaches to creating fear on screen have changed, which images and plots have become cult, and why horror films continue to attract audiences worldwide, and finally find the answer to the question of why we (do not) watch horror films.

Author: Елизавета Притыкина

Printhouse: AST

Series: PARTer. Lectures

Age restrictions: 18+

Year of publication: 2025

ISBN: 9785171598594

Number of pages: 272

Size: 220x168x21 mm

Cover type: твёрдая

Weight: 505 g

ID: 1714614

Why do couples move into houses with ghosts? Why does a zombie apocalypse happen? Why did a group of teenagers choose to spend the weekend in a cabin in the woods? Horror films broadcast the fears of a particular society and draw inspiration from cultural and historical contexts. “Scary Movie: The History of Horror Films” is an exploration of one of the most captivating genres of cinematography from its inception to modern hits. You will learn how approaches to creating fear on screen have changed, which images and plots have become cult, and why horror films continue to attract audiences worldwide, and finally find the answer to the question of why we (do not) watch horror films.

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