Looming onto the television horror landscape in October 2011, a new
drama known simply as American Horror Story gave its eager viewers
a lurid and graphic weekly dose of psychological unease and
gruesome violence. Embracing recognized horror conventions of
spooky settings, unnerving events and terrifying monsters, series
co-creators Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk employ shocking visual
effects and a distinctive anthology format to ensure their show
continues to provide a contemporary TV take on the horror genre. As
the first book-length study of American Horror Story, this
collection examines the contribution that this franchise has made
to small screen horror. In a range of scholarly essays,
contributors offer insights pertaining to three main areas - the
entertainment industry, issues of representation and the horror
genre - pinpointing ways in which the show speaks to social
concerns, taps into classic horror tropes and offers up a
twenty-first-century version of the tale of terror.
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