This journal publishes articles analyzing horror in various media, including film, literature, and television. The analyses often explore themes of societal anxieties, media theory, adaptation, and the intersection of horror with other genres and cultural contexts.
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⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
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Publication & Citation Trend
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Source: OpenAlex · Note: citations accumulate over time so older years appear higher
SJR Quartile by Discipline
Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.
Literature and Literary TheoryQ2
Visual Arts and Performing ArtsQ2
MusicQ3
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Humanities, Multidisciplinary
Scopus Categories
MusicLiterature and Literary TheoryVisual Arts and Performing Arts
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Gothic Literature and Media AnalysisCinema and Media StudiesNarrative Theory and AnalysisShakespeare, Adaptation, and Literary CriticismCrime and Detective Fiction StudiesCrime, Deviance, and Social ControlFolklore, Mythology, and Literature StudiesSexuality, Behavior, and TechnologyModern American Literature StudiesContemporary Literature and Criticism