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American Horror Story and Cult Television

Narratives, Histories and Discourses

Richard Hand Mark O’Thomas

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English
Anthem Press
14 November 2023
Over ten seasons since 2011, the television series American Horror Story (AHS), created by Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk, has continued to push the boundaries of the televisual form in new and exciting ways.

Emerging in a context which has seen a boom in popularity for horror series on television, AHS has distinguished itself from its ‘rivals’ such as The Walking Dead, Bates Motel or Penny Dreadful through its diverse strategies and storylines which have seen it explore archetypal narratives of horror culture as well as engaging with real historical events. Utilising a repertory company model for its casting, the show has challenged issues around contemporary politics, heteronormativity, violence on the screen, and disability to name but a few. This new collection of essays approaches the AHS anthology series through a variety of critical perspectives within the broader field of television studies and its transections with other disciplines.

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Imprint:   Anthem Press
Country of Publication:   United Kingdom
Dimensions:   Height: 229mm,  Width: 153mm,  Spine: 20mm
Weight:   454g
ISBN:   9781785279331
ISBN 10:   1785279335
Series:   Anthem Series on Television Studies
Pages:   256
Publication Date:  
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active

Richard J. Hand is Professor of Media Practice and Head of Literature, Drama and Creative Writing at the University of East Anglia, UK. He has a particular interest in popular culture, especially horror. Mark O’Thomas is Principal and CEO of the London Academy of Music & Dramatic Arts (LAMDA) and Visiting Professor of Theatre and Performance at the University of Greenwich, UK. He has a particular interest in popular culture, especially television dystopias.

Reviews for American Horror Story and Cult Television: Narratives, Histories and Discourses

“Richard J. Hand’s and Mark O’Thomas’ collection contributes important voices, original analyses, and insightful critical perspectives to existing scholarship surrounding not only the American Horror Story series but to genre, media, and television studies more broadly. Accessible and engaging, this volume is poised to become an essential ‘go to’ resource.” —Jay McRoy, Professor of Literary and Cinema Studies, Department of Literatures and Languages, University of Wisconsin - Parkside. “Hand and O’Thomas have curated an original, interesting, and useful collection, exploring the delightful and depraved depth of AHS and television horror studies in general for both the fan and the scholar. The highest compliment I can pay to the volume is that it made me want to go back and rewatch all of AHS with these insights in mind. It’s that kind of book.” —Kevin Wetmore, Loyola Marymount University, USA.


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