The Pessimism of Horror Cinema: A Comparative Study Between Modernist and Postmodernist Horror Cinema
This qualitative thesis examines levels of pessimism as they relate to modern and postmodern horror cinema. Beyond assumed differences in levels of pessimism between the two genres, the study also examines implicit and explicit moralization of these categories. Specifically, the study questions if p...
Main Author: | Jeknavorian, Michael |
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Format: | Others |
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Scholar Commons
2009
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Online Access: | https://scholarcommons.usf.edu/etd/2029 https://scholarcommons.usf.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=3028&context=etd |
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