Exploring the Use of Folklore Traditions in Horror Films

This chapter discusses the use of old folklore traditions in horror films and how monsters like Frankenstein and zombies are used as flexible metaphors reflecting various anxieties and themes. It explores horror films from the 50s and 60s, highlighting the rise of classic monster movies and the political anxieties of the time. The chapter also delves into the significance of the 1960s in horror films, focusing on Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho and Michael Powell's Peeping Tom as boundary-pushing films that shocked audiences and brought about a generational shift in cinema.