Date of Award
6-25-2020
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Department
School of Communication
First Advisor
Phil Chidester
Abstract
Serial murder is tightly woven in the foundation of American history, and as such, so has serial murder been a plotline in American media. Throughout time, there have been books, television shows, films, and podcasts that both entertain and inform media consumers about the heinous crimes committed by serial killers. Even when known for violently murdering multiple victims, serial killers have an allure that takes their status from death row inmate to a celebrity in their own right. The popularity of the serial killer genre of media calls for an analysis of the representation of serial killers in the media, along with an analysis of gratifications received from audience members after viewing. With an inductive, qualitative approach, this thesis used framing and uses and gratifications as a framework for understanding serial killer frames and audience reactions to those frames, ultimately shedding light on audience interest in serial killer-themed media content.
Recommended Citation
Latora, Mallorie Margaret, "Netflix and Kill: a Framing and Uses and Gratifications Comparative Analysis of Serial Killer Representations in the Media" (2020). Theses and Dissertations. 1296.
https://ir.library.illinoisstate.edu/etd/1296
DOI
https://doi.org/10.30707/ETD2020.1606247535.292018av
Page Count
113
Comments
Imported from Latora_ilstu_0092N_11754.pdf