Horror Tropes and What They Tell Us (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781916705722)

What is it about horror's familiar themes that keep us coming back for more?

Delve into the shadows of horror cinema with Horror Tropes and What They Tell Us, an illuminating exploration of horror's most iconic tropes.

From the eerie allure of haunted houses to the relentless pursuit of masked slashers... from recognisable character traits to bizarre situations... from tropes we all know and love to tropes you may not even have thought of... this book dissects the evolution of these chilling conventions.

Perfect for horror fans and scholars alike, Rick Wood offers a fresh insight into the genre's most terrifying themes...