Remaking Horror: Vampires, Werewolves and More

About this course

The course traces vampire and werewolf cinema from early silent films to recent remakes, considering how the sub-genres have developed and combined with other forms of horror. Examples include films from different periods and countries, alongside discussion of their iconography, aesthetics and place in popular culture. Teaching is structured as an informal lecture and talk, with opportunities for questions and discussion. Screened extracts support analysis of the relationship between cinema, technology and representations of monsters.

What you'll learn

• Explain connections between cinema, technology and representations of vampires and werewolves.
• Describe the development of vampire and werewolf films as a horror sub-genre.
• Identify ways these film traditions have changed from the silent era to the present.
• Analyse visual style and iconography in vampire and werewolf films.

Is this course right for you?

This is an introductory course for learners without prior expertise in film history or film analysis. It combines informal lecture-style teaching with discussion, questions and analysis of screened film extracts, so participation includes both listening and group discussion.

• No prior expertise in film history or film analysis is presupposed.
• The teaching format includes discussion and questions alongside the lecture.

Before you go

• Bring a pen and paper, or use a laptop or other device.
• Handouts and other course materials are provided digitally through Google Classroom.