‘Monsters Christians Deserve?’ Theology, Affect, and Religious Imagination of Horror Cinema Review of Christianity and Horror Cinema by Bryan P.Stone, London: Routledge, 2025. 298 pp. £155.00 (hardcover). ISBN: 978‐1‐032‐96840‐7 | Synapse
May 8, 2026
‘Monsters Christians Deserve?’ Theology, Affect, and Religious Imagination of Horror Cinema Review of Christianity and Horror Cinema by Bryan P.Stone, London: Routledge, 2025. 298 pp. £155.00 (hardcover). ISBN: 978‐1‐032‐96840‐7
Key Points
The review examines how horror cinema reflects and influences the theology and emotional responses of Christian audiences.
Review of the book 'Christianity and Horror Cinema' by Bryan P. Stone.
Analysis of themes related to theology and affect in horror genres.
Cultural critique of religious imagery in cinema.
Identifies key theological themes in selected horror films.
Highlights the emotional engagement and affective responses of viewers.
Discusses the implications of horror cinema on religious imagination.
Abstract
The author declares no conflicts of interest. Data sharing is not applicable to this article as no datasets were generated or analysed during the current study.