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Nightmare fuel : the science of horror films / Nina Nesseth.
"A pop-science look at fear, how and why horror films get under our skin, and why we keep coming back for more ... Nesseth explores the strange and often unexpected science of fear through the lenses of psychology and physiology. How do horror films get under our skin? What about them keeps us up at night, even days later? And why do we keep coming back for more? Horror films promise an experience: fear. From monsters that hide in plain sight to tension-building scores, every aspect of a horror film is crafted to make your skin crawl. But how exactly do filmmakers pull this off? The truth is, there's more to it than just loud noises and creepy images. With the affection of a true horror fan and the critical analysis of a scientist, Nesseth explains how audiences engage horror with both their brains and bodies, and teases apart the elements that make horror films tick"-- Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781250765215 (hardcover)
- Physical Description: 294 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
- Edition: First edition.
- Publisher: New York : Nightfire, 2022.
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references and filmography. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | This is your brain on horror -- A brief history of horror -- How to make a monster -- Putting fear in your ears -- Why some scares stick with you -- Violence and mayhem -- Blood, gore, and body horror -- Horror's long-lasting appeal. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Fear. Horror films > Psychological aspects. Motion picture audiences > Psychology. Horror films > History and criticism. |
| Genre: | Informational works. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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| Lakeshore Branch | 791.436164 Nes | 31681010287738 | NONFIC | Available | - |
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