“Catharsis” in Greek Tragedy Theater and Horror Movies

Aristotle. Ancient Greece. Horror Movies. They fit together, right? Let me explain.  Greek Tragedy Theater and Horror Movies aim to get a specific reaction from the audience. This is where the concept of Catharsis, as described in Aristotle’s Poetics, becomes important. Maybe this Greek Legend would throw a book at me, offended because I’m using … Continue reading “Catharsis” in Greek Tragedy Theater and Horror Movies

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