| Title | : | Theology of Horror: The Hidden Depths of Popular Films |
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| ISBN | : | 0268208557 |
| ISBN-10 | : | 9780268208554 |
| Language | : | English |
| Format Type | : | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages | : | 328 |
| Publication | : | First published October 15, 2024 |
Horror films scare and entertain us, but there’s more to be found in their narratives than simple thrills. Within their shadows, an attentive viewer can glimpse unexpected flashes of orthodox Christian belief. In
Theology of Horror: The Hidden Depths of Popular Films Reviews
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Oh! This book tickled all my iggly bits in the best possible way. Do you have a clandestine weakness for complex philosophical questions? A hidden addiction to theological alleyways and shadowy existential barstools? Is all this inextricably tangled with a fondness for the monsters and mysteries of literature and film and nightmare? You might have to hide the cover of this book if you want to keep your secrets hidden, but don't hesitate to feed your hunger with this most delightful of feasts. THEOLOGY OF HORROR is no dainty morsel: even taken a chapter at a time, it fills up the belly of the mind even as it excites further hunger. There were certainly points on which I took great issue with the author, but that does no disservice to the text: Duns invites and even demands dialogue and engagement with the material in ways that will continue to challenge and yes, console, the reader long after the last page is read. A monstrously delectable meal.
