The subtitle of science of horror is spot on. From start to finish this is a book about the science of how our brains respond to horror, research regarding human behavior and horror, and the how that science impacts the creation of horror films. 

This is the first wide span book about the horror film industry (not niche to a specific movie or subject) that I feel I’ve learned a lot. As a person that loves horror nonfic, many are very entry level.