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2024年1月26日 星期五

meant to scare the bejesus out of people.David J. Skal, Scholar Who Took Horror Seriously, Dies at 71

 

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David Skal stands in a cemetery, his arms in front of him and a serious expression on his face. He has white hair, a mustache and glasses and wears a dark coat, a dark shirt and a blue tie.
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David J. Skal, Scholar Who Took Horror Seriously, Dies at 71

In books like “The Monster Show” and “Screams of Reason,” he examined the cultural significance of movies meant to scare the bejesus out of people.

an exclamation of surprise, emphasis
Definition of 'bejesus'1. an exclamation of surprise, emphasis, etc, regarded as a characteristic utterance of Irish people. noun. 2.

BEJESUS definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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