Horror

This is an excellent resource book for people looking for academic research on horror in general. What's really invaluable is to be able to get the perspective from a point of view outside of the US. I think that it's important to consider the wider context of horror as a genre and it was a really i......more

This book is exactly what the title says it is: a textbook history of horror, thematically presented. Including both fiction (novels, short stories) and films, this is a witty, knowledgeable exploration of what makes us afraid. I found Jones' sense of humor engaging and his insights compelling. As w......more

This book covers the origins of horror in 18th century literature, tracing the evolution of the vampire from legend, to the penny dreadful, to Hammer films. It examines the use of 'mad science' in both literature and film, as well as the fear of the unknown that dominates much of horror films/fictio......more