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Nightmare Fuel by Nina Nesseth is a pop-science look at fear, how, and why, horror films get under our skin, and why we keep, coming back for more.
Do you like scary movies?
Have you ever wondered why?
In Nightmare Fuel, Nina Nesseth uses her background in biomedical science to explain the mechanics of what makes what we see on the screen so terrifying and what goes on behind the scenes to create the horror in the first place.
With spotlight features of some of horror's most popular films-from classics like The Exorcist to modern hits like Get Out-and interviews with producers, film historians, and creature creators, Nightmare Fuel is both an in-depth dive into the science of fear, and a celebration of the genre.
Do you like scary movies?
Have you ever wondered why?
In Nightmare Fuel, Nina Nesseth uses her background in biomedical science to explain the mechanics of what makes what we see on the screen so terrifying and what goes on behind the scenes to create the horror in the first place.
With spotlight features of some of horror's most popular films-from classics like The Exorcist to modern hits like Get Out-and interviews with producers, film historians, and creature creators, Nightmare Fuel is both an in-depth dive into the science of fear, and a celebration of the genre.
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Reviews
"A must-read for any serious horror fan, Nightmare Fuel is a smart look at not only what scares us, but why it scares us. Nesseth masterfully dissects the horror genre in an immensely readable fashion."
Lisa Kröger, Bram Stoker Award-winning author of Monster, She Wrote
"Perfect for horror buffs and dabblers alike.... Nesseth covers everything from social history to sound design to cognitive neuroscience, and does it with a confident hand and an ever-present love for the macabre."
Caitlin Starling, bestselling author of The Death of Jane Lawrence
"If you've ever wondered why horror movies are scary and how, precisely, they affect our brains and bodies, then Nightmare Fuel is for you. Nesseth breaks down scientific research related to horror and the effects of fear in accessible prose. A fascinating read for both casual and committed fans of horror media."
Melanie R. Anderson, co-author of Monster, She Wrote