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The Science of Serial Killers Meg Hafdahl

The Science of Serial Killers By Meg Hafdahl

The Science of Serial Killers by Meg Hafdahl

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The Science of Serial Killers: The Truth Behind Ted Bundy, Lizzie Borden, Jack the Ripper, and Other Notorious Murderers of Cinematic Legend by Meg Hafdahl

Discover the real-life inspirations behind historys most infamous serial killers: John Wayne Gacy, Jeffrey Dahmer, Charles Manson, and so many more.

Gothic media moguls Kelly Florence and Meg Hafdahl, authors of The Science of Monsters, The Science of Women in Horror, and The Science of Stephen King, and co-hosts of the Horror Rewind podcast called the best horror film podcast out there by Film Daddy, present a guide to the serial killers who inspired the movies and media we all know and love. Delve into the brutal truth behind horrors secret: many monsters portrayed on the silver screen are based on true murderers. Uncover the truth behind the real monsters of horror, answering such questions as:
  • What is the science behind serial killers motivationslike Ted Bundy and John Wayne Gacy?
  • How did detectives discover the identities of criminals like the Boston Strangler and the BTK Strangler?
  • Has science made it possible to unmask Jack the Ripper and the Zodiac Killer?
  • What is the science behind female versus male serial killers?
Through interviews, film analysis, and bone-chilling discoveries, join Kelly and Meg as they learn about the horrors of true crime through the decades.

The Science of Serial Killers Reviews

"An outstanding addition to science and cinema studies collections."
Midwest Book Review

Hafdahl and Florence have written a page-turner probing into the most notorious killers and their influence on film and TV. They wisely dive into a variety of fascinating angles with Hollywoods fascination, and the psychology and science behind what made them tick. By the end, youll have plenty of movies to add to your streaming queue.
Paul McGuire Grimes, film critic and entertainment reporter

Hafdahl and Florence have done it again.The Science of Serial Killers is an engaging, informative dive into the forensic, environmental, and legal peripherals of notorious crimes that have inspired the horror genres most celebrated films.
Anya Stanley, writer and film critic for Fangoria magazine and AVClub.com

"Hafdahl and Florence once again deliver a compulsive read, this time to explore the fascinating cross-section of horror movies and the true crimes that inspired them. Through easily digestible forensic science, interviews, keen insight, and unwavering empathy for victims and survivors, the authors offer a deft examination of the steadfast fascination with the worlds most infamous killers."
Meagan Navarro, film critic and horror journalist

"Close attention to how events are translated, represented, or interpreted makes this an outstanding addition to science and cinema studies collections."
Diane Donovan, author ofSan Francisco Relocated

About Meg Hafdahl

Meg Hafdahl is a writer and co-host of the Horror Rewind podcast. Her female-driven horror fiction has been produced for audio by The Wicked Library. She is the author of Her Dark Inheritance, Daughters of Darkness, and the short story series Twisted Reveries. Meg lives in Minnesota with her husband, two young sons, and a menagerie of pets.

Kelly Florence is a teacher, a mother, and a horror film lover. She is passionate about female representation in all media and particularly in the horror genre. Kelly teaches at Lake Superior College in Duluth, Minnesota, and produces and co-hosts Horror Rewind.

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NGR9781510764149
9781510764149
1510764143
The Science of Serial Killers: The Truth Behind Ted Bundy, Lizzie Borden, Jack the Ripper, and Other Notorious Murderers of Cinematic Legend by Meg Hafdahl
Meg Hafdahl
The Science of
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Skyhorse Publishing
2022-02-17
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