Ashtar-Command t1_itvuk9p wrote on October 26, 2022 at 6:03 PM

Hi there! In addition to the horror novels you suggested in response to another comment, is there any academic writing on horror that you'd recommend to enthusiastic readers?

Toil_AndTrouble OP t1_itvuvl6 wrote on October 26, 2022 at 6:05 PM

Hi! If you are interested in academic writing on horror, I HIGHLY recommend Scott Poole. His newest one is fantastic, but all of his books are really great. -LK

Toil_AndTrouble OP t1_itvvvx3 wrote on October 26, 2022 at 6:11 PM

MRA: Yes, Poole's work is fantastic. I recently read his book on horror and the First World War period. Critics who are cited often are Carol Clover (Men, Women, and Chainsaws) and Robin Wood. Bernice M. Murphy writes about Shirley Jackson but also suburban horror.

Ashtar-Command t1_itvzhoz wrote on October 26, 2022 at 6:34 PM

Thank you both! I'll take a look at Scott Poole and the others.

Toil_AndTrouble OP t1_itvzyp3 wrote on October 26, 2022 at 6:37 PM

Thanks for your question!