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May 01, 2026
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CART 220 - Haunted Screens: Horror in Film
Horror films are mirrors of social anxieties, playing an influential but disreputable role in contemporary culture. The course analyzes cinematic techniques used to induce responses of fear in an audience and examines the themes of international horror cinema. Students analyze how horror films represent identity, ideology, gender, sexuality, and violence. The course explores the audience’s fascination with fear, the evolution of horror and its role in creating contemporary mythologies.
General Education: 3A Arts
Typically Offered: Fall term only
Units: 3
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