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joshgauthier's review against another edition
4.0
Why Horror Seduces is a fascinating look at one of entertainment's most well-known genres. Tracing horror back to its historical roots, examining its role in the present, and looking toward its future, Clasen examines the social and biological drives that keep audiences returning time and again to stories of fear and survival. While the lens that he applies is quite specific, Clasen makes a compelling case regarding those fundamental pieces of us that horror activates and engages. Setting aside common interpretations of sexual repression or political reactivism, Why Horror Seduces plunges deep into human concepts of predation, survival, and community. His discussion acknowledges some of the risks and shortcomings of the genre at present, but successfully examines the staying power and benefits horror offers as well.
Clearly academic, but written with a great deal of accessibility, Why Horror Seduces is an intriguing read for fans of the horror genre seeking to give it a little more consideration, or for anyone interested in looking at human behavior and psychology.
Clearly academic, but written with a great deal of accessibility, Why Horror Seduces is an intriguing read for fans of the horror genre seeking to give it a little more consideration, or for anyone interested in looking at human behavior and psychology.
vsarna's review against another edition
4.0
Really enjoyed this book! It had high quality analysis and quality content! My *only* thing is it really dragged in some parts and resulted in me taking more time to read it than I planned
mister_goldfish's review against another edition
3.0
A really interesting beginning which I felt was rather let down by some inconsistencies later on, made worse by a choice of media which rather limited the possible conclusions. Still, it was fun in some ways and I look forward to seeing the ways that horror research moves forwards.
danguajars's review against another edition
4.0
Devoré toda la teoría y mientras leía se me ocurrieron historias nuevas para atormentar. Excelente lectura.
El último tercio del libro hace una descrición completa de películas y libros de horror y ahí no los leí todos. Los que leí son puro análisis e historia.
Excelentes conocimientos para quienes navegamos en la escritura creativa.
El último tercio del libro hace una descrición completa de películas y libros de horror y ahí no los leí todos. Los que leí son puro análisis e historia.
Excelentes conocimientos para quienes navegamos en la escritura creativa.
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