JPN 295-01 - Special Topic: Japanese Horror: Past & Present

4 credits (Spring)

Cross-listed as: EAS 295-01. Japanese horror films focus on psychological horror and often draw on traditional folk ideas of the supernatural, such as spirit possession. Why does folk imagery persist in contemporary horror, and what does Japanese horror tell us about the nation’s culture, society, and history? Through the study of classical literature and folklore alongside the analysis of modern contemporary films, we will examine the genealogy of Japanese horror, from medieval times to the present.

Prerequisite: Second-year standing.
Note: Plus-2 option available.
Instructor: Schimmel