Body Horror in a Post-COVID World

This chapter explores the themes of body horror against the backdrop of a post-COVID society, addressing contemporary anxieties surrounding health and human fragility. Through an analysis of film narratives, particularly those influenced by notable filmmakers, it critiques societal attitudes toward mortality, violence, and the implications of neoliberalism. The discussion intertwines cultural obsessions with transhumanism and social media, revealing deeper insights into collective fears and the pursuit of control in a complex world.

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