More horror movies are produced and released each year than any other film genre. While horror enjoys broad popularity, many hardcore fans voraciously consume films from their favorite subgenres while avoiding others entirely. This says something interesting about the films and their audiences. This primer and reference guide defines and explores 75 alphabetically listed subgenres of horror film, from Abduction to Witchcraft and two Zombie subgenres. Each sizeable entry provides a critical survey of the subgenre, a detailed examination of its characteristic elements and themes, and a...

"Focusing on 21st century independent science fiction films, the author describes a shift in subject matter as society moves into a new technological age. Independent films since the millennium are more daring, incisive and plausible in their depiction of possible futures than blockbuster films of the same period. The text features interviews with the filmmakers who created them"--