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The Science of Monsters

The Truth about Zombies, Witches, Werewolves, Vampires, and Other Legendary Creatures
By Meg Hafdahl and Kelly Florence
Series: The Science of
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The Science of Monsters explores the fascinating intersection of horror cinema and real-world science. Authors Meg Hafdahl and Kelly Florence, renowned for their Horror Rewind podcast, delve into the medical mysteries and scientific phenomena behind iconic monsters, from Nosferatu to Norman Bates. Through expert interviews, they examine questions such as the biology of zombies, natural shape-shifting, the science of night terrors, ghost detection methods, and the psychology of cannibalism in horror figures like Hannibal Lecter.
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The Science of Monsters

A must-have for any fan of dark and spooky cinema.

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A must-have for any fan of dark and spooky cinema.

Gothic media moguls Meg Hafdahl and Kelly Florence, the women behind the Horror Rewind podcast called 'the best horror film podcast out there' by Film Daddy, are revisiting horror films from their childhood to discover the science behind the mask. Join Kelly and Meg as they unravel the medical mysteries and scientific marvels that inspired the creation of famous monsters like Nosferatu, Norman Bates, and many more.

In The Science of Monsters, Meg and Kelly discover the real science behind our greatest fears. In interviews with experts at the top of their field, they seek answers to questions like:

  • How would a zombie really decompose in Night of the Living Dead?
  • Are there instances of shape shifting in nature like in The Wolfman?
  • What is the science behind the night terrors that inspired the creation of Freddy Krueger?
  • Is there scientific data supporting ghost detection like the tools used in Poltergeist?
  • What is the psychological drive that compels cannibals like Hannibal Lector?

...and many more!

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781510747159

Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 15 October 2019

Country: United States

Imprint: Sky Pony Press

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 295g

Pages: 240

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Arts & Culture Health & Wellness Kelly Florence Meg Hafdahl Non-Fiction Self-Help & Personal Development Series: The Science of

About the Author

Meg Hafdahl is an author and co-host of the Horror Rewind podcast. Her female-driven horror stories have been produced for audio by The Wicked Library and in anthologies such as Eve's Requiem: Tales of Women, Mystery and Horror. Meg lives in Minnesota with her husband, two young sons, and a menagerie of pets.

Kelly Florence is a teacher, a mother, and a horror film lover. She is passionate about female representation in all media and particularly in the horror genre. Kelly produces and co-hosts Horror Rewind. She also owns Gothic Gifts, a shop for fans of horror.

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