This book examines horror films through a critical criminological lens. Each chapter considers how the genre impacts audiences and their understanding of topics like place, crime, and identity.
Krista S. Gehring is professor in the Department of Criminal Justice and Social Work at the University of Houston Downtown.
Stacie Merken is assistant professor and chair of criminal justice at Indiana University South Bend as well as a Senior Mosaic Faculty Fellow
Emily Lenning is professor of criminal justice at Fayetteville State University.
Walter S. DeKeseredy is Anna Deane Carlson Endowed Chair of Social Sciences, Director of the Research Center on Violence, and professor of sociology at West Virginia University.
