06-374 The Horror Film
This course introduces students to the development, techniques, and aesthetics of the horror film. Locating horror films within their social and cultural contexts, it focuses on the major works of discrete periods. Finally, the course analyses the artistry of the horror film by drawing on the principles and methods of literary and film criticism. Students must attend scheduled screening sessions outside of weekly class hours.
Credits
3
Corequisite
May be taken concurrently with
06-270.