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May 20, 2024
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THEA 215 - Horror Film and DisabilityFC ARHU
4 credits
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.
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