A review by acouplereadss
Nightmare Fuel: The Science of Horror Films by Nina Nesseth

informative medium-paced

5.0

For those of you who love horror movies, have you ever wondered why? Why do you find thrill in something so gruesome? Why do you keep coming back for more when they scare you so much you can’t sleep? Nightmare Fuel dives into that question by breaking down the science of fear.

Reading Nightmare Fuel I was hooked from beginning to end. I started reading an eBook version but really wanted a physical to be able to jot down and place tabs on parts I found the most interesting. Nesseth does an incredible job outlining their research and providing sources for this book. The breakdown was done so well and really tapped into the physical experience of watching a horror movie.  🍃
Interviews with academics to directors to composers and film editors completed this books purpose. Movie spotlights included movies from The Exorcist to Hereditary, encapsulating a range of horror titles. This is truly a love letter to horror movies. If you’re a fan - you need it!

Thank you, thank you @tornightfire for sending me a copy for review! I loved this so much, 5✨!