Thank you for writing around themes of Christianity and horror, a neglected space in pop culture discourse. This is one of the more interesting pieces I've read along those lines. I've been a horror fan for years, and most of the discourse I've read immediately wants to shift away from the abyss (and look toward heaven) in their analysis, using a crass version of the creation/fall/redemption matrix (stressing redemption) to evaluate a genre that resists proselytizing, whose hellish details must be contented with, held in tension as you say. I'm excited to pick up Lee's book.
I’ve always had a bit of a fascination with a good horror story but tbh have been slightly embarrassed by my occasional desire to read something bone chilling thinking it too philistine. This article was so interesting and now has me thinking.
Thank you for writing around themes of Christianity and horror, a neglected space in pop culture discourse. This is one of the more interesting pieces I've read along those lines. I've been a horror fan for years, and most of the discourse I've read immediately wants to shift away from the abyss (and look toward heaven) in their analysis, using a crass version of the creation/fall/redemption matrix (stressing redemption) to evaluate a genre that resists proselytizing, whose hellish details must be contented with, held in tension as you say. I'm excited to pick up Lee's book.
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A very interesting read!
i like a good horror.
I’ve always had a bit of a fascination with a good horror story but tbh have been slightly embarrassed by my occasional desire to read something bone chilling thinking it too philistine. This article was so interesting and now has me thinking.