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This excerpt from a research paper discusses the current state of horror film research and how the lack of integration of different perspectives has hindered progress. The paper goes on to state that this volume was written to address this problem and to provide a comprehensive overview of the current research on horror film audiences.
Why do so many of us enjoy being told frightening stories? What are some of the consequences that result from such exposure? In light of the considerable popularity of horror films over the last three decades, these questions have become the focus of growing attention for many scholars. However, research on audience preferences for, and reactions to, horror films has been performed eclectically by investigators from varied theoretical and methodological backgrounds. As a result, the information has not been effectively integrated. This volume was written to address this problem and to position the study of audience responses to frightening fiction as a significant research topic.
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