Topics in Horror

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This course will provide an in-depth study of the enduring popularity of horror cinema, exploring how horror as a genre has addressed cultural value systems, psychology, gender and sexuality, politics, and technology. The course will both introduce students to how horror film has been discussed within film studies, and provide opportunity for in-depth analysis of a specific range of horror films within larger cultural contexts. The course can be repeated for credit with different topic areas. NYC: Fall