British Horror Story

 

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 One of the most famous and culturally relevant TV shows of the last seven years is American Horror Story. The show has reached critical acclaim because of its expansive setting across America and its connection to important social and political topics of past and modern events that have shaped the American culture into what it is today. The show incorporates elements of horror into the storyline and this is important because horror is the best way to grab human attention. As humans we are constantly looking to be scared and for a thrill. The best way to get human attention towards important topics is to incite fear through almost unimaginable events. The lines between fictional horror and real life are blurred through the elements of the show. 

 

The question I want to know is what horrors would a show set in Britain tackle? What would make a  British Horror Story different or the same as an American one?

Social and political topics covered in American Horror Story:

 Adultery

Insanity 

Feminism (Women's Rights)

Inclusion & Equality

Sin

Racism

Political Parties

End Times

Desire for Fame

Obsession

Overarching Theme: What makes a monster a monster?

Most of these themes are prevalent throughout every season because these are the basis for the American culture. I believe that a lot of themes that are prevalent in American Horror Story would also be covered in British Horror Story. Topics that I could see overarching through every season are feminism, racism, politics, and inclusion. The other topics are more human individual plights compared to the overall societal horrors that one has to face. 

What themes do you think would be in British Horror Story? Let me know down below in the comments.

See you soon,

Sarah Johnson