A new book charts the history of horror from the Salem Witch Trials to Stephen King
Briefly

‘The American horror tradition started even before there was an America, with early English settlers and their suspicions that led to the Salem witch trials.’ This reveals how deep-rooted America's horror narrative lies in its colonial past, demonstrating that societal fears often find expression in the horror genre, shaping cultural identity.
‘Horror... just gets under our skin. It gets into our soul and brings all of that out into the light.’ Dauber's insight reflects how horror acts as a mirror to our collective fears, revealing societal anxieties and emotional truths that might otherwise remain suppressed.
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