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Master's Theses

SUNY College Cortland

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Mass media and history; Horror films -- history and criticism; Mass media -- United States; Academic theses; Thesis

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Found Media: Interactivity And Community In Online Horror Media 2021, Jax Mello Apr 2021

Found Media: Interactivity And Community In Online Horror Media 2021, Jax Mello

Master's Theses

Being isolated is a common fear. The fear can take many forms, from the fear of being the last one alive in a horrific situation to being completely deserted by everyone you love. This is a fear that has been showcased many different times in movies, novels, and every other piece of media imaginable. Although not always tied to the horror genre, the fear of being isolated is tightly intertwined with many horror stories. Therefore, it is interesting when a horror production goes out of their way to encourage interactivity within its audience. This goes beyond an artist’s desire for …