Rethinking Horror in the New Economies of Television

1. Auflage 2022
ISBN: 978-3-030-97591-3
Verlag: Springer International Publishing

Buch, Englisch, 261 Seiten, Format (B × H): 148 mm x 210 mm, Gewicht: 366 g

This book explores the cycle of horror on US television in the decade following the launch of The Walking Dead, considering the horror genre from an industrial perspective. Examining TV horror through rich industrial and textual analysis, this book reveals the strategies and ambitions of cable and network channels, as well as Netflix and Shudder, with regards to horror serialization. Selected case studies; including American Horror Story, The Haunting of Hill House, Creepshow, Ash vs Evil Dead, and Hannibal; explore horror drama and the utilization of genre, cult and classic horror texts, as well as the exploitation of fan practice, in the changing economic landscape of contemporary US television. In the first detailed exploration of graphic horror special effects as a marker of technical excellence, and how these skills are used for the promotion of TV horror drama, Gaynor makes the case that horror has become a cornerstone of US television.

Zielgruppe

Research

Autoren/Hrsg.

Gaynor, Stella Marie

Fachgebiete

• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Wirtschaftssektoren & Branchen Medien-, Informations und Kommunikationswirtschaft Radio- und Fernsehindustrie
• Geisteswissenschaften Theater- und Filmwissenschaft | Andere Darstellende Künste Filmwissenschaft, Fernsehen, Radio Filmgattungen, Filmgenre

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Chapter 1. Introduction.- Chapter 2. The Rise of TV Horror.- Chapter 3. Horror and Peak TV.- Chapter 4. TV Horror and Technical Excellence.- Chapter 5. Netflix and Data-Driven Horror.- Chapter 6. Shudder and the Specific Niche.- Chapter 7. The Brand, the Gothic, the Cult, and the Iconic.- Chapter 8. Established Horror.- Chapter 9. Renegotiating Horror.- Chapter 10. Conclusion.

Über Autor(innen)

Dr Stella Marie Gaynor is Associate Lecturer at the University of Salford, UK, where she teaches horror media, television, radio, and media studies. Recent publications explore her favorite horror content, covering zombies, vampires, serial killers, true crime, and grim history. She is a founding member of BAFTSS Horror Studies SIG.