Global TV Horror

The Horror genre on TV has gained immense popularity worldwide, with shows like The Walking Dead, Supernatural, and Stranger Things. Global TV Horror explores this genre across different cultures and contexts, offering new perspectives and examining historical and contemporary TV Horror from various countries.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 272 pages
Publication date: 15 March 2021
Publisher: University of Wales Press

The horror genre has emerged as one of the most widely embraced and fervently followed television drama genres worldwide, with the immense popularity and devoted fanbase surrounding shows like "The Walking Dead," "Supernatural," and "Stranger Things." Horror has always had a truly global appeal, and this is particularly evident in the realm of television, as explored in this thought-provoking and groundbreaking collection. This collection examines television horror series from various countries, including Australia, Brazil, Canada, Denmark, France, Iran, Japan, Spain, New Zealand, the United States, and the United Kingdom. By bringing together established scholars and emerging voices in the field, "Global TV Horror" delves into the historical and contemporary aspects of TV horror, offering fresh perspectives, exploring new shows, and unearthing new cultural histories. This comprehensive exploration aims to challenge the familiar notion of horror on television and render it unfamiliar once more, offering a fresh and captivating exploration of this genre's global impact.

Weight: 348g
Dimension: 150 x 316 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781786836946