Review of the 2004 essay Horror Saw Film Studies
Horror films as social commentary. In addition to providing catharsis, horror films can also serve as a form of social commentary. Many horror films explore themes of gender roles, race and class, often challenging societal norms and expectations. For example, the film Get Out, directed by Jordan Peele, uses horror. The Saw films, often derided by critics as torture porn and an excuse to show blood and gore, are the highest-grossing horror series in film history. Given their hold on the public and their controversial content, they deserve study. This first collection of new essays by academic authors from Europe, America and Australia,