UID:
almahu_9949385611502882
Format:
1 online resource
ISBN:
9781000591439
,
1000591433
,
9781003263975
,
1003263976
,
9781000591477
,
1000591476
Series Statement:
Routledge research in cultural and media studies
Content:
This volume examines the significant increase in representations of serial killers as central characters in popular television over the last two decades. Via critical analyses of the philosophical and existential themes presented to viewers and their place in the cultural landscape of contemporary America, the authors ask: What is it about serial killers that incited such a boom in these types of narratives in popular television post-9/11? Looking past the serial format of television programming as uniquely suited for the presentation of the serial killer's actions, the chapters delve into deeper reasons as to why TV has proven to be such a fertile ground for serial killer narratives in contemporary popular culture. An international team of authors question: What is it about serial killers that makes these characters deeply enlightening representations of the human condition that, although horrifically deviant, reflect complex elements of the human psyche? Why are serial killers intellectually fascinating to audiences? How do these characters so deeply affect us? Shedding new light on a contemporary phenomenon, this book will be a fascinating read for all those at the intersection of television studies, film studies, psychology, popular culture, media studies, philosophy, genre studies, and horror studies.
Additional Edition:
Print version: ISBN 1032202505
Additional Edition:
ISBN 9781032202501
Language:
English
Keywords:
Electronic books.
DOI:
10.4324/9781003263975
URL:
https://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/9781003263975
