The Evolution of Horror in the Twenty-First Century

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The twenty-first century has seen a new golden age of horror cinema with a wide array of innovative and provocative films from creators around the globe. The essays in The Evolution of Horror in the Twenty-First Century capture the breadth and vibrancy of this period. The essays also make the important point that horror films in the twenty-first century are not only reflections of political and social tensions but are actively and critically engaged in advocating for change. -- Kendall R. Phillips, Syracuse University The Evolution of Horror in the Twenty-First Centurycaptures a sense of what could be argued to be the two liveliest decades in the history of horror yet. This goes for the increasing diversity of the genre-in production and distribution technologies, national cinematic traditions and styles, and the range of thematic options-but also for horror's status as an object of fan adoration, popular appreciation, and academic study. Readers, academic or otherwise, interested in where horror stands today will appreciate Simon Bacon's collection as a valuable contribution to the study of the genre in one of its most creatively and commercially vital periods. -- Steffen Hantke, Sogang University