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Course Description
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Course Name
British Horror: Film, Television and Literature
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Host University
Queen Mary, University of London
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Location
London, England
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Area of Study
History
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Course Level Recommendations
Upper
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UK Credits
15 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits4
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units6
Hours & Credits
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Overview
Credits: 15.0
Overlap: None
Prerequisite: NoneBritish cinema is often celebrated for its social realism, yet it has made significant and influential though
often overlooked contributions to the horror, fantasy and sci-fi film genres. This module will investigate
this alternative history or `repressed underside¿ of British cinema. While horror is often side-lined as
having little artistic worth, this module aims to reassess the genre's aesthetic, philosophical and
intellectual value. It will examine British horror films from key periods in cinema history within their
cultural production context and alongside developments in cinema worldwide, from Hammer Studios in the 1960s
to the reinvigorated British interest in horror and fantasy film and TV in the 2000s. Students will engage
with debates on the cultural appeal and social significance of the genre, and the nature of horror film
audiences and spectatorship. With an emphasis on cinema, students will also compare the writing of several
authors with film adaptations of their work.Assessment: 100.0% Coursework
Level: 5
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