Ruth Heholt

Apr 6, 2023 | press.uchicago.edu | Dawn Keetley |Ruth Heholt

9781786839794 The first collection of scholarly essays exploring the history and resurgence of folk horror.   While the undisputed heyday of folk horror was 1960-70s Britain, the genre has both a rich literary prehistory and a vibrant contemporary presence. This book rethinks the assumptions that have guided critical writing on the genre in the face of these expansions. Chapters explore a range of subjects including E. F.