Horror Films and Society

3 credits · Undergraduate

What scares us and why? How do the movies we watch reflect (and sometimes shape) the society in which we live? In this class, we will consider the history of horror cinema within the context of the cultural anxieties these films expressed. We will cover a number of subgenres, including creature features, slashers, and body horror. While our focus will be American horror, films from other countries will also be discussed. Students should expect to watch at least one horror movie each week. FORMATS: Lecture | Seminar