Explores the cultural, industrial, formal, and generic contexts of the television soap opera Dark Shadows as a precursor to today's popular gothic media franchises.
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Dr. Harry Benshoff's scholarship delves into film genres, history, and theory, with a particular emphasis on multiculturalism and representation. His essays explore diverse topics, from fan cultures surrounding specific films to the portrayal of race, class, gender, and sexuality in cinema. Benshoff's books, including his foundational work on homosexuality and the horror film, offer profound insights into how movies depict and shape our understanding of social identities. His research and teaching consistently challenge conventional film narratives, uncovering hidden meanings across a wide spectrum of cinematic works.

- 2011