{"product_id":"nightmare-fuel-the-science-of-horror-films-paperback","title":"Nightmare Fuel: The Science of Horror Films - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eNina Nesseth\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNightmare Fuel\u003c\/i\u003e by Nina Nesseth is a pop-science look at fear, how and why horror films get under our skin, and why we keep coming back for more.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eDo you like scary movies?\u003cbr\u003eHave you ever wondered why?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNina Nesseth knows what scares you. She also knows why. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eNightmare Fuel\u003c\/i\u003e, Nesseth explores the strange and often unexpected science of fear through the lenses of psychology and physiology. How do horror films get under our skin? What about them keeps us up at night, even days later? And why do we keep coming back for more? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHorror films promise an experience: \u003cb\u003efear\u003c\/b\u003e. From monsters that hide in plain sight to tension-building scores, every aspect of a horror film is crafted to make your skin crawl. But how exactly do filmmakers pull this off? The truth is, there's more to it than just loud noises and creepy images. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith the affection of a true horror fan and the critical analysis of a scientist, Nesseth explains how audiences engage horror with both their brains and bodies, and teases apart the elements that make horror films tick. \u003ci\u003eNightmare Fuel\u003c\/i\u003e covers everything from jump scares to creature features, serial killers to the undead, and the fears that stick around to those that fade over time. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith in-depth discussions and spotlight features of some of horror's most popular films--from classics like \u003ci\u003eThe Exorcist\u003c\/i\u003e to modern hits like \u003ci\u003eHereditary\u003c\/i\u003e--and interviews with directors, film editors, composers, and horror academics, \u003ci\u003eNightmare Fuel\u003c\/i\u003e is a deep dive into the science of fear, a celebration of the genre, and a survival guide for going to bed after the credits roll. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"An invaluable resource, a history of the horror genre, a love letter to the scary movie--it belongs on any horror reader's bookshelf.\" --Lisa Kröger, Bram Stoker Award-winning author of \u003ci\u003eMonster, She Wrote\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 304\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.69 x 8.25 x 5.38 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 26, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51752138440992,"sku":"9781250375469","price":19.42,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/8d667a2a1c3f711c54f95a0d337f6436.webp?v=1779988516","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/nightmare-fuel-the-science-of-horror-films-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}