The Blood Poets

Exploring the intricate relationship between American violent cinema and various academic disciplines, this two-volume study delves into 40 years of film history. The first volume, "American Chaos," covers films from "Touch of Evil" to "The Terminator," while the second, "Millennial Blues," spans from "Apocalypse Now" to "The Matrix." Horsley invites both scholars and enthusiasts to engage in a dialogue about the psychological, criminological, and cultural implications of violence in film, prompting readers to reflect on their own motivations for viewing such content.