Monsters on the Couch: The Real Psychological Disorders Behind Your Favorite Horror Movies

Old myths and legends passed down from generation to generation describe creatures found in different countries. “Zombies,” “vampires,” “werewolves”—they all look very much alike, despite slight differences in descriptions. Could it be that these creatures reflect real mental disorders in people? The author of the book is a clinical psychologist who studies the link between psychology, the horror genre, and our inner world. The book presents research on real mental disorders that have found their way into cinema, as well as analyses of classic films and the best representatives of the genre.