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The Pleasures of Horror is a stimulating and insightful exploration of horror fictions across literary, cinematic and televisual forms, examining the emotions they engender in audiences. This comprehensive text is divided into three sections: the first explores how horror is valued and devalued across different cultural fields; the second investigates the cultural politics of contemporary horror film; while the final part considers horror fandom through embodied practices like film festivals, reading formations found in commercial fan magazines and fanzines, and the role of special effects in shaping audience experience. Published by Continuum International Publishing Group Ltd., this book combines critical analysis with cultural studies perspectives to offer readers a deeper understanding of why horror resonates so powerfully with audiences and how the genre functions within broader entertainment and artistic landscapes.

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The Pleasures of Horror examines how horror fiction is valued differently across cultural fields including academic, commercial and underground contexts.

This book investigates the cultural politics of contemporary horror films and their place within modern cinema and society.

The text analyses horror fandom through film festivals, fan magazines, fanzines and the technical role of special effects in audience engagement.

Published by Continuum International Publishing Group Ltd., this volume combines literary, cinematic and televisual analysis in one comprehensive study.

The book explores the emotional and psychological responses that horror fictions deliberately create in their audiences across multiple media formats.

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hardcover
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Amazon UK
Release Date
19 May 2005
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19 February 2007

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