Psychoanalysing Horror Cinema by Mary Wild
Inspired by the Wild About Horror segments on the Evolution of Horror Podcast, Psychoanalysing Horror Cinema investigates 50 films across 6 subgenresMind, Body, Nature, Aliens, Vampires and Home Invasion, through close readings of key titles including Mulholland Drive, Black Swan, Jaws, Predator, Twilight and Misery.‘Even though an intrinsic connection exists between psychoanalysis and the horror film, the number of books addressing this intersection has been scant, and none has gotten to the foundation of the connectionThis all changes with the publication of Mary Wild’s Psychoanalysing Horror Cinema. Wild has long engaged with both psychoanalytic thinking and the horror film. Psychoanalysing Horror Cinema is the result of this lengthy study, and it promises to influence how we look at the horror film both as a genre and as a cultural phenomenon. It’s a groundbreaking work not to be missed.’
Todd McGowan
‘Mary Wild makes a unique and timely contribution with her book Psychoanalysing Horror Cinema. Using both psychoanalysis and related critical paradigms to explore a series of classic and new examples of the horror genre, Wild offers concise and insightful explorations of each film in a welcoming tone. The reader senses the genuine pleasure Wild takes in the interpretive act that each film elicits her to undertake. Readers ranging from the casual fan to the dedicated viewer of horror cinema–whether their bookshelf exists in physical or digital space–will find Wild’s book merits a place.’
Richard C. Ledes, Filmmaker
Mary Wild is a writer, lecturer, and podcaster based in London, England. She is the creator of the Projections lecture series at Freud Museum, where she applies psychoanalytic theory to film interpretation.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781032545097 |
| ISBN 10 | 1032545097 |
| Title | Psychoanalysing Horror Cinema |
| Author | Mary Wild |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Routledge |
| Year published | 2025-11-13 |
| Number of pages | 240 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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