This book examines horror films through a critical criminological lens. Each chapter considers how the genre impacts audiences and their understanding of topics like place, crime, and identity.

Contributions by: Susana Avalos, Shelly Clevenger, Walter S. DeKeseredy, Krista S. Gehring, Rosemary Gido, Sheena L. Gilbert, Hannah Good, Allison Grabowski, Xavier Guadalupe-Diaz, Susan Henney, Emily Lenning, Stacie Merken, Lauren Moton, Vanessa R. Panfil, Kathleen Ratajczak, Alexa D. Sardina, Hannah Torres, Danielle C. Slakoff, Allyn Walker