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Capitalism: A Horror Story: Gothic Marxism and the Dark Side of the Radical Imagination with Jon Greenaway

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Body Horror in Post-COVID Cinema

This chapter explores the resurgence of body horror in contemporary films, particularly in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. It examines how body horror reflects societal fragility, the experience of embodiment, and the complex intersections of capitalism and monstrosity. Through cinematic examples and discussions, speakers propose a nuanced view of identity, resistance, and the potential for transformation amid despair.

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