The discourse of risk in horror movies post 9/11: hospitality and hostility in perspective

Abstract

Risk perception has been a newer field of research for tourism scholars. The purpose of this paper is to add to this growing literature by examining how some horror movies play upon the discourses of risk, ethnocentrism, hospitality, and radicalised otherness as a part of their plot lines. In doing so, the authors discuss the literature on risk perception, the role of hospitality in risk perception, and the value of visual and content analysis of movies. Then, four horror movies are presented that include a number of discourses inherent in tourism, risk perception, and hospitality research.Biographical notes: Maximiliano E. Korstanje holds a degree in Anthropology from the University of Moron, Argentina and a PhD in Social Psychology from the University John. F. Kennedy, Argentina. One of his areas of expertise is the sociological study of evilness and panic flights in disaster situations in modern and ancient times (Roman Empire) as well as the risk perception theory applied on travels and tourism. As a specialist, he is concerned with the effects of Sept-11 or other made-man and natural disasters in tourism and hospitality. In addition, Korstanje has published more than 230 articles and ten books in peer-reviewed journals throughout the world.Daniel H.

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