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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

Horror Culture Author and Speaker

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

Latest 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. 

The Deep 

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

Female Identity in Contemporary Fiction in Purgatorial Worlds 

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

The Jurassic Park Book: New Perspectives on the Classic 1990s Blockbuster

Matthew Malia (editor)

Part III Chapter 17 
Family, Nostalgia, and Dinasaurs on Stage: The Jurassic Parks

American Horror Story and Cult Television: Narratives, Histories and Discourses

Richard Hand (Editor), Mark O'Thomas (Editor)

Part   Chapter  
The Frankenstein narratives present in American Horror Story: Coven 

Upcoming Works / Contributions

Upcoming 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

Offerings

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Literary Papers

A wide range of published works on horror and it's role in todays society

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Speaking Engagements

Notable speaker at numerous engagements, on horror, writing, and role in popular culture.  For bookings, please contact Catherine. 

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Stories

World building stories with depth and passion

Online Courses

Providing online teaching and discussion groups.  For more information, please contact Catherine

Contact

Contact 

For information about publishing collaboration, or speaking engagements, please use the form here 

 
 
 
 
 
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