{"product_id":"the-science-of-women-in-horror-the-special-effects-stunts-and-true-stories-behind-your-favorite-fright-films-9781510751743","title":"The Science of Women in Horror: The Special Effects, Stunts, and True Stories Behind Your Favorite Fright Films","description":"\u003cb\u003eFrom scream queens to femmes fatale, horror isn't just for the boys.\u003c\/b\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFeminist Horror Film Analysis and Behind-the-Scenes Insights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\nGothic media moguls Meg Hafdahl and Kelly Florence, authors of \u003ci\u003eThe Science of Monsters\u003c\/i\u003e and co-hosts of the \u003ci\u003eHorror Rewind\u003c\/i\u003e podcast called \"the best horror film podcast out there\" by \u003ci\u003eFilm Daddy\u003c\/i\u003e, present a comprehensive guide to feminist horror movies, TV shows, and characters that have shaped the genre.\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDeep Dive into Women's Iconic Horror Roles\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\nThrough interviews, film analysis, and bone-chilling discoveries, \u003ci\u003eThe Science of Women in Horror\u003c\/i\u003e uncovers the theories behind women's most iconic roles of the genre. This book explores age-old tropes including \"The Innocent\" like Lydia in \u003ci\u003eBeetlejuice\u003c\/i\u003e, \"The Gorgon\" like Pamela Voorhees in \u003ci\u003eFriday the 13th\u003c\/i\u003e, and \"The Mother\" like Norma Bates in \u003ci\u003ePsycho\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eBates Motel\u003c\/i\u003e.\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatured Films and TV Shows\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\nDelve deeper into female-forward film and television including:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Haunting of Hill House\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eTeeth\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eChilling Adventures of Sabrina\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eBuffy the Vampire Slayer\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnd so much more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecial Effects, Stunts, and True Stories\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\nThis guide goes beyond character analysis to examine the special effects and stunts that bring horror to life, with particular focus on women's contributions to these technical aspects of filmmaking. Join Kelly and Meg in \u003ci\u003eThe Science of Women in Horror\u003c\/i\u003e as they flip the script and prove that every girl is a \"final girl.\"\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Authors\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eMeg Hafdahl\u003c\/b\u003e is an author and co-host of the \u003ci\u003eHorror Rewind\u003c\/i\u003e podcast. Her female-driven horror stories have been produced for audio by The Wicked Library and in anthologies such as \u003ci\u003eEve's Requiem: Tales of Women, Mystery and Horror.\u003c\/i\u003e Meg lives in Minnesota with her husband, two young sons, and a menagerie of pets.\n\n\u003cb\u003eKelly Florence\u003c\/b\u003e is a teacher, a mother, and a horror film lover. She is passionate about female representation in all media and particularly in the horror genre. Kelly produces and co-hosts \u003ci\u003eHorror Rewind.\u003c\/i\u003e She also owns Gothic Gifts, a shop for fans of horror.","brand":"Skyhorse Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50681047122194,"sku":"9781510751743","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_88be69db-2e52-4ba9-9789-7b355a8ddae1.jpg?v=1733948214","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-science-of-women-in-horror-the-special-effects-stunts-and-true-stories-behind-your-favorite-fright-films-9781510751743","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}