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Deformed and Destructive Beings

The Purpose of Horror Films

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Exploring the allure of horror films, this critical text argues that their main purpose is to present monsters, which represent deformed and destructive beings. These creatures fulfill the audience's curiosity about entities too dangerous to encounter in reality. The book delves into various aspects of the genre, including its epistemology, ethics, historical context, monster taxonomy, and filmmaking techniques, offering a comprehensive understanding of what draws viewers to these chilling narratives.

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Deformed and Destructive Beings, George Ochoa

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