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Mar 28, 2024
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THEA 215 - Horror Film and Disability Semester Offered: First Semester Full Course Credits: 4 credits Attribute: 4HU
This course explores the representation of the disabled body in American horror film. The course will begin with introducing Disability Theory, considering the social and cultural significance of disfigurement and freakishness, then look at how this informs expectations of disability on screen. We will look at films from all eras: Frankenstein, Freaks, Texas Chainsaw Massacre, The Changeling, Halloween, Monkey Shines, Jessabelle, Don’t Breathe and others.
Enrollment Limit: 20 Instructor: J. Dorwart
Consent of the Instructor Required: Yes
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