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Sarah Cleary, "The Myth of Harm: Horror, Censorship and the Child" (Bloomsbury, 2022)

New Books in Film

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Moral Panics and Media Misrepresentation

This chapter examines the problematic history of research on moral panics related to horror and media influences, highlighting flawed methodologies and their impact on public perception. Through historical examples from the 1930s to the 1990s, it reveals a cyclical pattern of fear that is perpetuated by sensational media narratives. The discussion underscores the importance of media literacy in combatting misinformation and fostering critical engagement with media representations, particularly in the context of ongoing societal anxieties.

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