| Summary: | 碩士 === 靜宜大學 === 英國語文學系研究所 === 94 === Because horror films full of topics on sex and violence, they have been classified as superficial, low-class commercial without any artistic and cultural values, regardless their popularity among audience. When Sigmund Freud examined the incest problem in Oedipus the King, C.G. Jung later applied archetypal theory into mythologies and literature. Since then, acute critics and researchers of popular culture have adopted the notions of psychoanalysis and archetypes to horror film genre, particularly in dream-oriented horror films such as A Nightmare on Elm Street Series (1984-1994). Based on his own experiences and knowledge of dreams and psychoanalysis, the director and writer, Wes Craven, creates a Freddy’s Nightmare Kingdom whereas not only shows people’s curiosity and fear toward their dreams and themselves but also reveal social taboos and inner desire which have been forbidden to talk about.
There are four chapters in the thesis. Chapter One explains the motivation and major direction of the research which include theoretical approaches, literature reviews, research questions and some other relevant issues and arguments concerning horror films. Chapter Two examines the essences and elements of horror in A Nightmare on Elm Street Series. Chapter Three shall apply the theories of psychoanalysis, archetypes, and myths to A Nightmare on Elm Street series. Chapter Four summarizes all relevant issues and viewpoints, indicating another alternative thought to inspire people to rethink the significance of horror films.
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