FILM 324 - Film Genres: Horror

5 credit hours

A study of the horror film, including its roots in German expressionist cinema and its development as a major American genre, including vampire, slasher, psychological horror, and science fiction films. Special attention will be paid to sexual and gender issues, which are pervasive elements of the horror genre. The study will explore such films as The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari, Vampyr, Dracula, Aliens, The Shining, The Birds, Carrie, and The Silence of the Lambs. GN