The Monster Show
A Cultural History of Horror; Revised Edition with a New Afterword
David J. Skal
Explore the history of horror entertainment as a reflection of America's biggest social crises. In "The Monster Show," David J. Skal reveals the unexpected ties between horror and surrealism, as well as how Hollywood's classic horror films embodied the traumas of world wars and the Depression. Skal also delves into the link between horror and demon children, plastic surgery, and the AIDS epidemic. With new insights into horror's recent resurgence, this thought-provoking book is a must-read for anyone interested in the dark side of cultural expression.
Publish Date
2001-10-15T00:00:00.000Z
2001-10-15T00:00:00.000Z
first published in 1993
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4.11
ISBN
9780571199969
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