Abstract
Through the recreation of a young horror-enthusiast's bedroom from a bygone era, Fear in the Bedroom explores the enduring link between youth and horror over a thirty year period.
Drawing on an archive of films, television, books, magazines, music, video games and other forms of horror-related culture and media from 1970-2000, the exhibition examines how horror shapes young people's understanding of the world, while challenging the notion of its harmful influence.
Curated by the Youth & Horror Research Network, led by Dr Cat Lester (University of Birmingham) and Dr Kate Egan (Northumbria University), the exhibition brings together a collection of everyday ephemera, film and television footage and collector's items from these periods, gathered from a nationwide network of experts and enthusiasts.
Drawing on an archive of films, television, books, magazines, music, video games and other forms of horror-related culture and media from 1970-2000, the exhibition examines how horror shapes young people's understanding of the world, while challenging the notion of its harmful influence.
Curated by the Youth & Horror Research Network, led by Dr Cat Lester (University of Birmingham) and Dr Kate Egan (Northumbria University), the exhibition brings together a collection of everyday ephemera, film and television footage and collector's items from these periods, gathered from a nationwide network of experts and enthusiasts.
| Original language | English |
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| Publication status | Published - May 2025 |
| Event | Fear in the Bedroom - BCU Parkside Gallery, Birmingham, United Kingdom Duration: 6 May 2025 → 17 May 2025 |
Keywords
- horror
- youth
- immersive
- interactive
- nostalgia