Wasteland

W. Scott Poole explores how the devastation of World War I influenced the development of modern horror films and literature, tracing their origins from early 20th-century art and key figures in the genre. The audiobook examines how themes of war, fear, and darkness from the war period permeated horror’s growth, shaping its iconic symbols and stories. As it reflects on the centenary of the war’s end, the narrative offers insight into the enduring psychological legacy of conflict on horror's evolution.