The Philosophy of Horror

Sitting on pins and needles, anxiously waiting to see what will happen next, horror audiences crave the fear and exhilaration generated by a terrifying story; their anticipation is palpable. But they also breathe a sigh of relief when the action is over, when they are able to close their books or leave the movie theater. Whether serious, kitschy, frightening, or ridiculous, horror not only arouses the senses but also raises profound questions about fear, safety, justice, and suffering. From lit

Author: Thomas Fahy
Publisher: University Press of Kentucky
Published: 06/01/2012
Pages: 272
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.90lbs
Size: 9.01h x 6.37w x 0.68d
ISBN13: 9780813136554
ISBN10: 0813136555
BISAC Categories:
- Philosophy | General
- Social Science | Popular Culture
- Performing Arts | Film | General

About the Author

Thomas Fahy, director of the American Studies Program at Long Island University, is author or editor of numerous publications, including Staging Modern American Life, Freak Shows and the Modern American Imagination, and two recent horror novels, Sleepless and The Unspoken. He lives in New York City.

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