Scared Sacred: Idolatry, Religion and Worship in the Horror Film is due for release early in 2019 from House of Leaves Publishing and is edited by Rebecca Booth (author of the forthcoming The Devil Rides Out [Devil’s Advocates]), Erin Thompson (owner and editor of The Backseat Driver Reviews), and RF Todd (Managing Director of House of Leaves).
Exploring the complex relationship between religious and supernatural themes within horror cinema, particularly in response to a mainstream reclaiming of these subjects in recent years, the book collects writings from academics, critics, and historians. Each chapter is a theological thread that touches on a range of subjects, from atheism to martyrdom to zoolatry. Limited editions of the book will be available for pre-order via a crowdfunding campaign commencing in September 2018.
