Horror Studies (Journal)

ISSN 20403275 , ONLINE ISSN 20403283

Horror Studies is a peer-reviewed academic journal devoted to the rigorous study of horror in all its manifold cultural and historical forms. With a strong interdisciplinary focus, the journal seeks to publish high-quality articles and reviews on topics relevant to the study of horror across a range of disciplines. 

This title is indexed with Scopus and the Web of Science’s Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI).

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Managing Editor

Mark Jancovich
University of East Anglia
horror.studiesj@gmail.com

Editors

Gary Rhodes
Oklahoma Baptist University, USA
gdrhodes@gmail.com

Linnie Blake
Manchester Metropolitan University, UK
L.Blake@mmu.ac.uk

Bernice Murphy
Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland
bernicemurphy55@gmail.com

Roger Luckhurst
Birkbeck, University of London, UK
r.luckhurst@bbk.ac.uk

Notes for Contributors Download


Aims & Scope

Horror Studies is a double-blind peer-reviewed journal that intends to serve the international academic community in the humanities and specifically those scholars interested in horror. Exclusively examining horror, this journal will provide interested professionals with an opportunity to read outstanding scholarship from a variety of disciplinary perspectives, including work conceived as interdisciplinary. By expanding the conversation to include specialists concerned with diverse historical periods, varied geography, and a wide variety of expressive media, this journal will inform and stimulate anyone interested in a wider and deeper understanding of horror.

Submissions

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All articles submitted should be original work and must not be under consideration by other publications.
 
Journal contributors will receive a free PDF copy of their final work upon publication. Print copies of the journal may also be purchased by contributors at half price.

Peer Review Policy

All articles undergo initial editorial screening either by the journal's Editorial Team and/or incumbent Guest Editors. Articles then undergo a rigorous, anonymous, external peer review by two referees, following the guidance in Intellect's 'Peer review instructions'. Based on this feedback, the Editors will communicate a decision and revision suggestions to authors. To appeal an editorial decision, please contact the main Editor who will consider your case.

Ethical Guidelines

The journal follows the principles set out by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). Read our Ethical Guidelines for more on the journal's standards.

 

Managing Editor

Mark Jancovich
University of East Anglia
horror.studiesj@gmail.com

Editors

Gary Rhodes
Oklahoma Baptist University, USA
gdrhodes@gmail.com

Linnie Blake
Manchester Metropolitan University, UK
L.Blake@mmu.ac.uk

Bernice Murphy
Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland
bernicemurphy55@gmail.com

Roger Luckhurst
Birkbeck, University of London, UK
r.luckhurst@bbk.ac.uk

Managing Editor

Mark Jancovich
University of East Anglia
horror.studiesj@gmail.com

Editors

Gary Rhodes
Oklahoma Baptist University, USA
gdrhodes@gmail.com

Linnie Blake
Manchester Metropolitan University, UK
L.Blake@mmu.ac.uk

Bernice Murphy
Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland
bernicemurphy55@gmail.com

Roger Luckhurst
Birkbeck, University of London, UK
r.luckhurst@bbk.ac.uk

Managing Editor

Mark Jancovich
University of East Anglia
horror.studiesj@gmail.com

Editors

Gary Rhodes
Oklahoma Baptist University, USA
gdrhodes@gmail.com

Linnie Blake
Manchester Metropolitan University, UK
L.Blake@mmu.ac.uk

Bernice Murphy
Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland
bernicemurphy55@gmail.com

Roger Luckhurst
Birkbeck, University of London, UK
r.luckhurst@bbk.ac.uk


General Call for Papers 

Horror Studies is a double-blind peer-reviewed journal that intends to serve the international academic community in the humanities and specifically those scholars interested in horror. Exclusively examining horror, this journal will provide interested professionals with an opportunity to read outstanding scholarship from a variety of disciplinary perspectives, including work conceived as interdisciplinary. By expanding the conversation to include specialists concerned with diverse historical periods, varied geography, and a wide variety of expressive media, this journal will inform and stimulate anyone interested in a wider and deeper understanding of horror.

Special Issue Call for Papers 

Currently, there are no special issue Calls for Papers for this journal.

Managing Editor

Mark Jancovich
University of East Anglia
horror.studiesj@gmail.com

Editors

Gary Rhodes
Oklahoma Baptist University, USA
gdrhodes@gmail.com

Linnie Blake
Manchester Metropolitan University, UK
L.Blake@mmu.ac.uk

Bernice Murphy
Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland
bernicemurphy55@gmail.com

Roger Luckhurst
Birkbeck, University of London, UK
r.luckhurst@bbk.ac.uk

Advisory Board

Katarzyna Ancuta
Chulalongkorn University, Thailand

Drew Beard
Portland State University, USA

Steven Bruhm
University of Western Ontario, Canada

Fred Botting
Kingston University, UK

Stefano Cracolici
Durham University, UK

Ellis Hanson
Cornell University, USA

Kelly Hurley
University of Colorado at Boulder, USA

Tanya Krzywinska
Falmouth University, UK

Alison Peirse
University of Leeds, UK

Thy Phu
University of Western Ontario, Canada

Robert Singer
Graduate Centre/CUNY, USA

Phillip Sipiora
University of South Florida, USA

Isabella Van Elferen
Kingston University, UK

Managing Editor

Mark Jancovich
University of East Anglia
horror.studiesj@gmail.com

Editors

Gary Rhodes
Oklahoma Baptist University, USA
gdrhodes@gmail.com

Linnie Blake
Manchester Metropolitan University, UK
L.Blake@mmu.ac.uk

Bernice Murphy
Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland
bernicemurphy55@gmail.com

Roger Luckhurst
Birkbeck, University of London, UK
r.luckhurst@bbk.ac.uk

 
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British Humanities Index (BHI)
 
China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI)
 
EBSCO
 
EBSCO: Film and Television Literature Index
 
EBSCO: Film and Television Literature Index (with FT)
 
European Reference Index for the Humanities (ERIH)
 
International Federation of Film Archives (FIAF)
 
International Index to Film Periodicals
 
Modern Language Association International Bibliography (MLA)
 
PsycINFO
 
Scopus
 
Summon
 
UGC-CARE
 
Ulrich's Periodicals Directory
 
Web of Science: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI)

Contents

  • Volume (14): Issue (1)
  • Cover date: 2023


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  • Volume (14): Issue (2)
  • Cover date: 2023


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  • Volume (13): Issue (1)
  • Cover date: 2022


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  • Volume (13): Issue (2)
  • Cover date: 2022


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  • Volume (12): Issue (1)
  • Cover date: 2021


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  • Volume (12): Issue (2)
  • Cover date: 2021


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  • Volume (11): Issue (1)
  • Cover date: 2020


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  • Volume (11): Issue (2)
  • Cover date: 2020


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  • Volume (10): Issue (1)
  • Cover date: 2019


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  • Volume (10): Issue (2)
  • Cover date: 2019


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  • Volume (9): Issue (1)
  • Cover date: 2018


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  • Volume (9): Issue (2)
  • Cover date: 2018


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  • Volume (8): Issue (1)
  • Cover date: 2017


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  • Volume (8): Issue (2)
  • Cover date: 2017


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  • Volume (7): Issue (1)
  • Cover date: 2016


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  • Volume (7): Issue (2)
  • Cover date: 2016


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  • Volume (6): Issue (1)
  • Cover date: 2015


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  • Volume (6): Issue (2)
  • Cover date: 2015


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  • Volume (5): Issue (1)
  • Cover date: 2014


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  • Volume (5): Issue (2)
  • Cover date: 2014


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  • Volume (4): Issue (1)
  • Cover date: 2013


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  • Volume (4): Issue (2)
  • Cover date: 2013


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  • Volume (3): Issue (1)
  • Cover date: 2012


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  • Volume (3): Issue (2)
  • Cover date: 2012


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  • Volume (2): Issue (1)
  • Cover date: 2011


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  • Volume (2): Issue (2)
  • Cover date: 2011


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  • Volume (1): Issue (1)
  • Cover date: 2010


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  • Volume (1): Issue (2)
  • Cover date: 2010


Managing Editor

Mark Jancovich
University of East Anglia
horror.studiesj@gmail.com

Editors

Gary Rhodes
Oklahoma Baptist University, USA
gdrhodes@gmail.com

Linnie Blake
Manchester Metropolitan University, UK
L.Blake@mmu.ac.uk

Bernice Murphy
Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland
bernicemurphy55@gmail.com

Roger Luckhurst
Birkbeck, University of London, UK
r.luckhurst@bbk.ac.uk

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