This book includes academic studies from established scholars and early career researchers, as well as fans of horror cinema. It is written for its own constituency, as well as for journalists, critics, industry specialists and students.

Eddie Falvey is a lecturer in contextual studies at Plymouth College of Art. Joe Hickinbottom completed his PhD on the cult reputation of Takashi Miike at the University of Exeter. Jonathan Wroot is senior lecturer in film studies at the University of Greenwich.