Post-9/11 Heartland Horror

This book explores the resurgence of rural horror following the events of 9/11, examining the revival of rural horror in an era of city fear and urban terrorism. Analysing the relationship of the genre with fears surrounding the Global War on Terror, the author presents a series of case studies covering a ten-year period, exploring the films’ engagement with the political repercussions of 9/11 and the ways in which traces of traumatic events leave their mark on cultures.