The Cambridge Companion to American Horror

by Stephen Shapiro (Editor)

Opening up the warm body of American Horror – through literature, film, TV, music, video games, and a host of other mediums – this book gathers the leading scholars in the field to dissect the gruesome histories and shocking forms of American life. Through a series of accessible and informed essays, moving from the seventeenth century to the present day, The Cambridge Companion to American Horror explores one of the liveliest and most progressive areas of contemporary culture. From slavery to censorship, from occult forces to monstrous beings, this book is essential reading for anyone interested in America's most terrifying cultural expressions.

Genres: Horror

222 pages, Paperback

Published August 4, 2022

About the author

Stephen Shapiro is Professor of American Literature at the University of Warwick, UK. He is the author or editor of 11 books, including How to Read Marx's Capital (2008) and The Wire: Race, Class, and Genre (2012).

Reviews

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[Keith Mathias · Rating 5 out of 5]

Finished this edited collection yesterday after slowly working my way through it over several months. An excellent overview of the historical contexts surrounding American horror and some of its subgenres.