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Nesseth, Nina.
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Horror films -- Psychological aspects.
Horror films -- History and criticism.
Motion picture audiences -- Psychology.
Fear in motion pictures.
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Nesseth, Nina.
Horror films -- Psychological aspects.
Horror films -- History and criticism.
Motion picture audiences -- Psychology.
Fear in motion pictures.
MARC Display
Nightmare fuel : the
science
of
horror
films
/ Nina Nesseth.
by
Nesseth, Nina.
Nightfire, 2022.
Call #:
791.436164 N464n
Subjects
Horror
films
-- Psychological aspects.
Horror
films
-- History and criticism.
Motion picture audiences -- Psychology.
Fear in motion pictures.
ISBN:
9781250765215 (hc.)
Alternate title:
Science
of
horror
films
Edition:
1st ed.
Description:
294 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Notes:
"A Tom Doherty Associates book."
Bibliography:
Includes bibliographical references and filmography.
Summary:
"Nina Nesseth [a
science
communicator and writer based in Sudbury, Ontario] knows what scares you. She also knows why. In 'Nightmare Fuel,' 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. 'Nightime Fuel' covers everything from jump scares to creature features, serial killers to the undead, and the fears that stick around to those that fade over time. With in-depth discussions and spotlight features of some of horror’s most popular
films
-- from classics like 'The Exorcist' to modern hits like 'Hereditary' -- and interviews with directors, film editors, composers, and
horror
academics, 'Nightmare Fuel' is a deep dive into the
science
of fear, a celebration of the genre, and a survival guide for going to bed after the credits roll.'--Jacket.
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