Research...


To what extent does Horror/Thriller Films offer a true reflection of the Mentally Ill?
OR
Why does Horror/Thriller Films offer an exaggerated refelction of the Mentally ill?


Links:

http://thehorrorfiend.wordpress.com/2010/04/30/horror-films-and-mental-illness/

http://kpsych.wordpress.com/2008/06/10/hide-and-seek-media-portrayl-of-split-personalities-media-analysis-5/


http://www.helium.com/knowledge/29638-movies-and-mental-illness-the-depiction-of-mental-disorders-through-film



Texts that can be looked at:

The Uninvited (2009)- Dissociatve Disorder
Hide & Seek (2005)- Dissociative Disorder
Shutter Island (2010)- Schizophrenia
Obsessed (2009) - Delusional Disorder
Veronica Decides to Die (2009) - Clinical Depression