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Rutgers University Press Torture Porn in the Wake of 9/11 - Rutgers University Press

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Explore the complex relationship between modern horror cinema and global conflict in Torture Porn in the Wake of 9/11: Horror, Exploitation, and the Cinema of Sensation. This academic study by Aaron Kerner examines the controversial wave of movies like Saw, Hostel, and The Devil's Rejects. While many critics suggest these films are direct reflections of the anxieties and sadistic fantasies stemming from the War on Terror, Kerner provides a fresh perspective. This book challenges existing interpretations by arguing that the concept of torture porn must be understood within a much broader context. It explores how this phenomenon spans multiple media genres and is rooted in a long tradition of cinematic sensation. For students, film historians, and horror enthusiasts, this work offers a deep dive into how media responds to cultural shifts and historical trauma. Gain a new understanding of how exploitation films connect to the wider world through this timely and scholarly analysis.

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Examines the controversial wave of horror films including Saw, Hostel, and The Devil's Rejects.

Provides a scholarly challenge to the idea that these movies only reflect post-9/11 anxieties.

Explores the phenomenon of torture porn across multiple media genres and historical traditions.

Analyzes the connection between cinema of sensation and the cultural impact of the War on Terror.

Offers a timely study on how exploitation films function within a broader media context.

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Brand: Rutgers University Press
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 0813564034
Category: Books > Subjects > Arts & Photography > Film > History & Criticism > United States
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 24 April 2015
Listed Since: 24 October 2014

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