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This book explores the circulation of anger and hostility in contemporary American culture with particular attention to the fantasy of refusal, a dream of rejecting all the structures of the contemporary political and economic system.
Examines the causes of controversy and the history of controversial films in America. This title offers insights into the kinds of films that spark controversies, and the ways that Americans typically react to them. It is organised around controversial themes and with attention to mainstream films.
By tracing the production history, contemporary audience response, and lasting cultural influence of each picture, Phillips offers a unique new approach to thinking about the popular attraction to horror films, and the ways in which they reflect both cultural and individual fears.
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