In this witty and entertaining account of the rise of horror and comic book movies, Stephanie Walsh explores clichés, mises-en-scène, beloved characters, ridiculous outcomes, psychological dilemmas and gory parodies. From Leatherface to Freddy, Michael and Jason, from Blade to Spider-man, Batman and The Name of The Rose, Slaughter Is The Best Medicine is a profound analysis of how imagination and horror are intertwined with our lives and ourselves.
I am an editor and writer with a passion for the creative process. My first book, Slaughter Is The Best Medicine, is a monograph on horror and super-hero movies. It is published la More...
