Little Horrors

This sharp, insightful guide dives deep into the unnerving world of cinematic evil children, arguing that these tiny terrors are uniquely effective because they shatter our core assumptions about innocence. Moving beyond zombies and slashers, the analysis focuses on two dozen international films where the horror stems from a child's diabolical stare, exploring how these narratives implicate the viewer on a psychological level. The book posits that while a standard horror film is a scary ride, a "devil child" movie is a profound guilt trip that attacks our status as innocent bystanders.

Kord's examination is compelling because it connects the on-screen dread to a deeper cultural anxiety, making the reader an active participant in the critique rather than a passive observer. Horror aficionados and film studies readers will find the international scope and the discussions of an additional hundred films particularly rewarding. This is a thought-provoking read that will forever change how you view the child figure in horror, leaving you to question who the real monster is long after the final page is turned.