Table of Contents

1. The Horror Genre: Form and Function 2. Horror Aesthetics and Affect 3. Horror Cinema and its Pleasures 4. Horror and the Cultural Moment Notes Filmography Bibliography Index

About the Author

Brigid Cherry is a senior lecturer at St Mary's University College where she teaches courses on film and popular culture. Her research into horror film audiences and fan canons has been recently published, alongside articles on Candyman, Hellraiser, and Interview with the Vampire.