Hooked on horror: why we like frightening stories

Susan Skelly; Kirstin Mills

Hooked on horror: why we like frightening stories

Susan Skelly, Kirstin Mills (Contributor)

Faculty of Arts

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Abstract

Gothic novel specialist Dr Kirstin Mills explains the enduring appeal of scary movies and reviews the Beetlejuice sequel (2024). As told to Susan Skelly for The Lighthouse.

Original language	English
Specialist publication	The Lighthouse
Publication status	Published - 9 Sept 2024

Access to Document

https://lighthouse.mq.edu.au/article/september-2025/hooked-on-horror-the-joy-of-being-scared-witless

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