Terrors of the Flesh

In "Terrors of the Flesh," David Huckvale delves into the philosophical underpinnings of body horror cinema.

He analyzes how the genre confronts our anxieties about mortality, bodily disintegration, and the limitations of the human form.

Huckvale explores the works of influential thinkers like the Marquis de Sade, whose ideas resonate with the genre's exploration of the body's inherent obscenity.

The book examines the life cycle of the body, from birth to death, through the lens of body horror tropes.

Ultimately, Huckvale's work provides a rich and insightful analysis of body horror's enduring power and its capacity to reflect our deepest fears and fascinations.