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Contemporary slasher films are explored as reflections of a metamodern sensibility, suggesting a shift in cultural narratives. The book delves into how these films blend irony and sincerity, addressing themes of trauma and identity while engaging with societal anxieties. By analyzing various cinematic examples, it reveals how slasher films not only entertain but also comment on deeper existential issues, making them a significant part of today's cultural discourse.
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The Metamodern Slasher Film, Steve Jones
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- Released
- 2024
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- Title
- The Metamodern Slasher Film
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Steve Jones
- Publisher
- Edinburgh University Press
- Released
- 2024
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 312
- ISBN13
- 9781399520959
- Category
- Sci-fi and Fantasy
- Description
- Contemporary slasher films are explored as reflections of a metamodern sensibility, suggesting a shift in cultural narratives. The book delves into how these films blend irony and sincerity, addressing themes of trauma and identity while engaging with societal anxieties. By analyzing various cinematic examples, it reveals how slasher films not only entertain but also comment on deeper existential issues, making them a significant part of today's cultural discourse.