Theology of Horror: The Hidden Depths of Popular Films

Theology of Horror explores the dark reaches of popular horror films, bringing to light their implicit theological...
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Author: Ryan G. Duns Sj
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Theology of Horror: The Hidden Depths of Popular Films by Duns Sj, Ryan G.

Theology of Horror: The Hidden Depths of Popular Films

$837.35

Theology of Horror: The Hidden Depths of Popular Films

$837.35
Author: Ryan G. Duns Sj
Format: Hardcover
Language: English

Theology of Horror explores the dark reaches of popular horror films, bringing to light their implicit theological and philosophical themes.

Horror films scare and entertain us, but there's more to be found in their narratives than simple thrills. Within their shadows, an attentive viewer can glimpse unexpected flashes of orthodox Christian belief. In Theology of Horror, Ryan G. Duns, SJ, invites readers to undertake an unconventional pilgrimage in search of these buried theological insights.

Duns uses fifteen classic and contemporary horror films-including The Blair Witch Project, A Nightmare on Elm Street, Candyman, and The Purge-as doorways to deeper reflection. Each chapter focuses on a single film, teasing out its implicit philosophical and theological themes. As the reader journeys through the text, a surprisingly robust theological worldview begins to take shape as glimmers of divine light emerge from the darkness. Engaging and accessible, Theology of Horror proves that, rather than being the domain of nihilists or atheists, the horror film genre can be an opportunity for reflecting on "things visible and invisible," as Christians profess in the Nicene Creed.



Author: Ryan G. Duns Sj
Publisher: University of Notre Dame Press
Published: 10/15/2024
Pages: 328
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.38lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.81d
ISBN: 9780268208554

About the Author

Ryan G. Duns, SJ, is an associate professor of theology at Marquette University. In addition to many articles and book chapters, he is the author of Spiritual Exercises for a Secular Age: Desmond and the Quest for God (University of Notre Dame Press, 2020).


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