Stacey Abbott,David Lavery,Stan Beeler,Simon Brown,Aaron C. Burnell,Bronwen Calvert,Brigid Cherry,Darren Elliott-Smith,Laura Felschow,James Francis Jr.,Alberto N. GarcÃ­a,Erin Giannini,Lorna Jowett,Lisa Kienzl,Mikel J. Koven,Lorrie Palmer,Karen Petruska,David Simmons,Gunnella Thorgeirsdottir,Jutta Wimmler
Bringing together elements of the road movie and the horror genre, ,Supernatural, follows brothers Dean and Sam Winchester as they crisscross America, struggling to protect humanity from what lurks in the dark by battling monsters, witches, demons, angels, the Devil, and sometimes even each other. A natural heir to ,The X-Files, and ,Buffy the Vampire Slayer,, ,Supernatural, has developed a strong cult following as it evolved past its monster-of-the-week origins and into a global battle between Heaven and Hell, as Dean and Sam attempt to avert the Apocalypse. Amidst the action and horror, the brothers enjoy the pleasures of the road, listening to hard rock, drinking beer and eating fast food, while driving their iconic Impala.,TV Goes to Hell, is the first book to give a full and fascinating examination of the series under the creative control of creator/producer Eric Kripke. This collection of essays, written by leading scholars, situates the series within debates surrounding folklore, religion, comedy, gender, and sexuality, and considers the impact of the show's genre-bending hybridity and its signature use of hard rock. The book aslo examines the show's innovative approach to storytelling and its unique relationship with its critics and its fans. Designed for fans of the show, as well as scholars and students, ,TV Goes to Hell, unravels the wonders and horrors of ,Supernatural,.,(Includes a comprehensive episode guide through season six.)
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TV Goes to Hell: An Unofficial Road Map of Supernatural