Reaction, Not Genre: American Horror Films of the 1970s

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John Carpenter said, “Horror is a reaction, not a genre.” This discussion will explore horror films--not as a genre, but as a reaction. A reaction to what? Why was this genre best suited to explore and project the anxiety of a nation in the 1970s? What confluence of events replaced the studio drama of Classical Hollywood with the grit found in 70s horror?

This discussion will cover films like The Exorcist; Alice, Sweet Alice; Halloween; The Texas Chainsaw Massacre; The Omen; and The Amityville Horror...as well as any others you’d like to discuss.

Event Type(s): Adult

Age Group(s): Adults (18+)

Presenter: Ryan Latini

Claire Thomas

(856) 667-0300 ext. 2

cthomas@chplnj.org

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