Abstract
The 1974 movies Black Christmas and Texas Chain Saw Massacre gave rise to what would become one of cinema’s most enduring genres: the slasher film. In this special episode, we’ll talk about the origins, evolution and cultural impact of these gory popcorn films and take a close look at the key tropes—masked killers, final girls, and gore—that continue to make make slashers iconic.
| Original language | English |
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| Type | Invited interview contribution to the PBS series Monstrum, based on my research and expertise |
| Media of output | video |
| Publisher | PBS |
| Publication status | Published - 22 Oct 2024 |