Whether you're a seasoned horror veteran or a curious newcomer, there's something here for everyone. So, pull up a chair by the flickering fire, pour yourself a glass of something strong, and prepare to lose yourself in the rich tapestry of works.
Dr Catherine Pugh is an author, speaker, teacher, and is passionate about bringing the horror genre and it's wider impact and significance to the world.
Catherine thrives on collaboration and in-depth discourse - with her extensive knowledge and experience, she is an excellent choice as author and speaker. She not only writes captivating papers, but also delivers meaningful talks and conversations that leave a lasting impact on her audience.
Explore our site of Catherine's literary papers, speaking engagements and other exciting news
About
Dr Catherine Pugh is a writer, speaker, and independent scholar with a PhD. from the University of Essex. Her research interests concern disability and mental illness, literary “madness,” monsters and horror landscapes.
She has contributed to various collections including: Slaying is Hell: Essays on Trauma and Memory in the Whedonverse; Animal Heroes, Villains and Others: The Narrative Functions of Strange and Familiar Creatures in Film and Television and The Undead in the 21st Century: A Companion, as well as online journals including Studies in Gothic Fiction and Aeternum: The Journal of Contemporary Gothic Studies.
Her current home is in the South East of England, but has called many places 'home' over the years. She is also a Guide Dog puppy trainer, and has trained several very lovely Labrador puppies.
Published Works
We are proud to present the latest published releases from Catherine Pugh. Browse through the collection and discover captivating discourse and fantastic insights.
Marko Teodorski (editor), Simon Bacon (editor)
Part V Chapter 5
Crawl (Alexandre Aja, 2019) - Ecological Decolonisation
Cinergie - Il Cinema e le altre Artie - Franchising Jurassic Park
Matthew Malia (editor)
Issue No. 24 (2023)
Swallow You Whole: The Jurassic Park Franchise, Eco-Horror and the Devouring Gothic
Simon Bacon (editor)
Part II Chapter 5
“Mother Is God in the Eyes of a Child”: Doppelgängers, Punishment, and Maternal Otherworlds in Silent Hill and Triangle
Matthew Malia (editor)
Part III Chapter 17
Family, Nostalgia, and Dinasaurs on Stage: The Jurassic Parks
Richard Hand (Editor), Mark O'Thomas (Editor)
Part Chapter
The Frankenstein narratives present in American Horror Story: Coven
Upcoming Works / Contributions
Keep an eye out for contributions to these upcoming works.
Aliens: An Extraterrestrial Companion
Fungal Futures: Decay, Desire, and the Posthuman
Cats: A Companion
Offerings
A wide range of published works on horror and it's role in todays society
Notable speaker at numerous engagements, on horror, writing, and role in popular culture. For bookings, please contact Catherine.
Providing online teaching and discussion groups. For more information, please contact Catherine
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