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Focusing on the controversial subgenre of 'torture porn', this monograph critically examines press reactions to notable horror films while analyzing key examples within the genre. It explores the complex interplay between the concepts of 'torture' and 'porn', delving into the broader cultural and contextual issues that influence their interpretations. Through this analysis, the book sheds light on the societal implications and artistic intentions behind these provocative films.
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Torture Porn, Steve Jones
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- 2013
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- Title
- Torture Porn
- Subtitle
- Popular Horror After Saw
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Steve Jones
- Publisher
- Palgrave MacMillan
- Publisher
- 2013
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 232
- ISBN13
- 9781349339952
- Category
- Theatre / Drama, Social sciences, Film
- Description
- Focusing on the controversial subgenre of 'torture porn', this monograph critically examines press reactions to notable horror films while analyzing key examples within the genre. It explores the complex interplay between the concepts of 'torture' and 'porn', delving into the broader cultural and contextual issues that influence their interpretations. Through this analysis, the book sheds light on the societal implications and artistic intentions behind these provocative films.