Analysis of cultural anxieties reflected in 1980s horror movies from "summary" of Horror Films of the 1980s by John Kenneth Muir
John Kenneth Muir delves into the underlying cultural anxieties that permeated 1980s horror movies, using them as a lens to analyze the societal fears and concerns of the era. These films not only entertained audiences with their scares and thrills but also served as a reflection of the collective unease and uncertainties of the time. Muir argues that horror movies of the 1980s functioned as a mirror to the cultural landscape, highlighting the prevalent fears and anxieties that plagued society during that decade. Muir examines how various themes such as technology, consumerism, gender roles, and the nuclear threat were manifested in horror films of the 1980s. He explores how advancements in technology and the rise of consumer culture gave rise to fears of the unknown and the loss of control. Films like "The Terminator" and "Videodrome" tapped into these anxieties, portraying a world where technol...
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