FILM-3042 (3) Horror Film

Serious investigation of the horror film genre as well as its origins in, and relation to, works of romanticist literature (e.g., Poe, Shelley). Issues include: the relation of fantasy and reality; gender in horror film; psychological issues raised by the films; historical issues generatedby the genre. Recommended prereq., FILM 3051. Requisites: Requires prerequisite course of FILM 1502 (minimum grade D-).