Gerrard, Steven editor. Holland, Samantha editor. Shail, Robert editor. text bibliography enk 2019 monographic eng 1 online resource (xv, 241 pages). The successful return of horror to our television screens in the post-millennial years, and across a multi-media range of platforms, demonstrates that this previously moribund genre is once again vibrant, challenging and long-lasting. The traditional TV audience of the past would have watched very few horror TV shows, because not many were made. But that has changed. Programme makers have tapped into their public's insatiable need - in these days of terrorism, violence and mayhem - to provide programmes that have high production values, engaging storylines, and plenty of frights and gore. Horror TV offers a safety-valve for its audience, one that enables them to enter into it from the safety of their armchairs. The era of instant access, streaming, downloading and binge-watching whole seasons over a weekend, where fandom has blossomed into a cultural force, clearly shows horror as a vital part of today's TV scheduling. This edited collection investigates the rising popularity of horror-television through deconstructing the gender roles within them via series of case studies including such programmes as Hannibal, American Horror Story, The Walking Dead, Penny Dreadful, Supernatural, The Exorcist and Bates Motel. By using a series of case studies and employing theoretical modes of close analysis, each chapter demonstrates how and why these TV shows are important in reflecting the changing gender roles within modern society. Prelims -- Introduction -- The monstrous feminine -- The monstrous masculine -- The monstrous other -- Conclusion -- Select bibliography -- Select filmography -- Index. edited by Steven Gerrard, Samantha Holland, and Robert Shail. Includes bibliographical references and index. Horror television programs History and criticism Sex role on television Social Science Gender Studies Media studies PN1992.8.H67 G46 2019 808.2 9781787691032 (e-book) 9781787691056 (ePUB) https://www.emerald.com/insight/publication/doi/10.1108/9781787691032 https://www.emerald.com/insight/publication/doi/10.1108/9781787691032 UtOrBLW 190315 20251029120219.0 9781787691032 eng