In this volume, contributors explore the deep ideological polarization in US society as portrayed in horror narratives and tropes. By navigating this polarized

The New York Times film critic shows why we need criticism now more than ever Few could explain, let alone seek out, a career in criticism. Yet what A.O. Scott

'Projected Fears' examines ten key horror films in an attempt to answer the question of why they remain such a powerful force in American culture.

The term "culture wars" refers to the political and sociological polarisation that has characterised American society the past several decades. This new edition