TV Horror

This comprehensive guide to television horror offers a definitive exploration of how the genre has evolved across decades of broadcasting, from classic anthology series to contemporary hits like The Walking Dead and American Horror Story. Jowett demonstrates how horror has proven to be television's most adaptable genre, consistently pushing creative boundaries while unsettling audiences in their own living rooms. The book provides complete and accessible analysis of how these shows use horror conventions to reflect cultural anxieties and societal fears through serialized storytelling.

What makes this work distinctive is its focus on television as a unique medium for horror, examining how the intimate nature of the small screen creates different psychological effects than film. The author shows how TV horror maintains its power to disturb while operating within broadcast standards and evolving viewer expectations. This will particularly resonate with horror enthusiasts seeking deeper understanding of their favorite shows and media students analyzing genre evolution. Jowett's insightful examination reveals why horror remains a vital part of our television landscape, constantly reinventing itself to haunt new generations of viewers.