A Christian perspective on horror movies, exploring how they reflect deep fears and theological themes.
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A Christian perspective on horror movies, exploring how they reflect deep fears and theological themes.
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Why would anyone want to watch horror movies? Why would Christians, in particular, bother with the genre? In Fear Not, critic Josh Larsen makes the case that monster movies, creature features, slashers, and other fright films artfully reflect our deep worries in a way that resonates with the Christian faith. Combining critical observation and theological reflection, Larsen devotes each chapter to a different horror subgenre, connecting that subgenre to a commonly shared fear. In addition to cons...
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Sexual content
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Violence & gore
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Moderate discussion of horror movie violence and gore as part of film analysis.
Profanity
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Substance use
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LGBTQ+ Rep.
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Religious content
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Major focus on Christian theology and biblical reflections tied to horror themes.
Magic & witchcraft
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Occult / demonology
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Minor references to occult themes in horror movies as part of analysis.
Political content
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Minor cultural commentary on fears and societal issues through horror lens.
Self-harm / suicide
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Abuse & suffering
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Other
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