Psychological Reflections on Cinematic Terror
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- ISBN 9780275944919
- Weight: 425g
- Dimensions: 156 x 235mm
- Publication Date: 30 Jun 1994
- Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
- Publication City/Country: US
- Product Form: Hardback
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In this examination of the psychology of terror, Iaccino uses Jungian archetypes to analyze significant works in the horror film genre. In the past, Jungian archetypes have been used to interpret mythologies, to examine great works of literature, and to explain why sexual stereotypes persist in our society. Here, for the first time, Iaccino applies such models as the Cursed Wanderers, the Warrior Amazons, the Random Destroyers, and the Techno-Myths to highlight recurrent themes in a wide range of films, from early classics such as Nosferatu to the contemporary Nightmare on Elm Street and Alien series. With this innovative approach, Iaccino gains a new perspective on the psychology of the often powerful compulsion to be scared.
JAMES F. IACCINO is a Professor of Psychology at Illinois Benedictine College. He is the author of Left Brain-Right Brain Differences: Inquiries, Evidence, New Approaches and numerous journal articles. He is also a contributor to The Paper Channel, a national publication that critiques movies shown on cable television.
