- Why are there so many serial killers in the United States?

- Why is American culture permeated with violence and cruelty?

- Why should Jekyll and Hyde and the werewolf myth have such appeal in North American culture?

- Could the global dissemination of American culture increase our murderous instincts?

The author has provided an unexpected answer to these intriguing riddles as a result of his in-depth study of America's fascination with violence. He demonstrates that the representation of on-screen violence reflects America's deep-seated belief that society is...