This book investigates the intersection of horror cinema and critical criminology. It explores how horror films shape audience perceptions of crime, place, and identity, drawing on established criminological theories to analyze the genre's thematic and narrative structures. The authors examine the ways in which cinematic representations of deviance, fear, and social control reflect and influence societal understandings of the criminal justice system.

This collection offers a novel approach by applying criminological theories to the analysis of horror films, suggesting a deep dive into the genre's societal implications. The authors' focus on how films construct understandings of crime, place, and identity points to a text that will appeal to scholars and enthusiasts of both film studies and criminology. The critical criminological lens promises a rigorous examination of the genre's thematic content and its broader cultural impact.