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Summary: A doctrine to Gods and Monsters
Review: Darryl Jones' book on the themes that horror has masqueraded in is a pleasure to read. Jones has a unique blend of all encompassing knowledge on the themes of Mad Science, Mary Shelly, Hammer Horror, Post Modern Horror, and the development of the vampire from Polidori, La Fanu and Stoker to Rice, Blade and The Lost Boys. Cannibalism also features in a chapter focusing on the Texas Chainsaw Massacre and Cannibal Holocaust entwined with a debate of censorship rampant in the horror world. Jones' unique writing style allows him some breadth of humour, first hand accounts and hindsight when discussing the cultural parallels of horror and modernity- how horror has associated itself with the chaos of culture and politics and the development of traditional horror motifs. A book for those who wish to complete their knowledge on the purposes of horror, not only as a source of entertainment or psychological understanding of the human interest in base fears but in how the reaction to horror at specific moments in culture has backlashed or opened the debate of censorship, decency and how we interpret these terms. The book serves as an academic guide to horror and an indepth source for horror buffs alike. A humourous, well written read from a fantastic horror academic.
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