Why do so many of us enjoy being told frightening stories? What are some of the consequences that result from such exposure? In light of the considerable popularity of horror films over the last three decades, these questions have become the focus of growing attention for many scholars. However, research on audience preferences for, and reactions to, horror films has been performed eclectically by investigators from varied theoretical and methodological backgrounds. As a result, the information has not been effectively integrated. This volume was written to address this problem and to position…mehr
Why do so many of us enjoy being told frightening stories? What are some of the consequences that result from such exposure? In light of the considerable popularity of horror films over the last three decades, these questions have become the focus of growing attention for many scholars. However, research on audience preferences for, and reactions to, horror films has been performed eclectically by investigators from varied theoretical and methodological backgrounds. As a result, the information has not been effectively integrated. This volume was written to address this problem and to position the study of audience responses to frightening fiction as a significant research topic.
Contents: J.B. Weaver III R. Tamborini Preface. R. Tamborini J.B. Weaver III Frightening Entertainment: A Historical Perspective of Fictional Horror. D. Zillmann R. Gibson Evolution of the Horror Genre. B.S. Sapolsky F. Molitor Content Trends in Contemporary Horror Films. D. Gomery The Economics of the Horror Film. J. Cantor M.B. Oliver Developmental Differences in Responses to Horror. D. Zillmann J.B. Weaver III Gender-Socialization Theory of Reactions to Horror. R. Tamborini A Model of Empathy and Emotional Reactions to Horror. G.G. Sparks An Activation-Arousal Analysis of Reactions to Horror. M. Zuckerman Sensation Seeking and the Taste for Vicarious Horror. P.A. Lawrence P.C. Palmgreen A Uses and Gratifications Analysis of Horror Film Preference. R. Tamborini K. Salomonson Horror's Effect on Social Perceptions and Behaviors.
Contents: J.B. Weaver III R. Tamborini Preface. R. Tamborini J.B. Weaver III Frightening Entertainment: A Historical Perspective of Fictional Horror. D. Zillmann R. Gibson Evolution of the Horror Genre. B.S. Sapolsky F. Molitor Content Trends in Contemporary Horror Films. D. Gomery The Economics of the Horror Film. J. Cantor M.B. Oliver Developmental Differences in Responses to Horror. D. Zillmann J.B. Weaver III Gender-Socialization Theory of Reactions to Horror. R. Tamborini A Model of Empathy and Emotional Reactions to Horror. G.G. Sparks An Activation-Arousal Analysis of Reactions to Horror. M. Zuckerman Sensation Seeking and the Taste for Vicarious Horror. P.A. Lawrence P.C. Palmgreen A Uses and Gratifications Analysis of Horror Film Preference. R. Tamborini K. Salomonson Horror's Effect on Social Perceptions and Behaviors.
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