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Carl Sederholm is the Department Chair and Professor of Comparative Arts and Letters at Brigham Young University's College of Humanities. His work focuses on Gothic literature, horror studies, and American literature with a particular emphasis on Stephen King, H.P. Lovecraft, and the intersections of religion, popular culture, and film. He has presented research at events like the Stephen King Film Festival (2018), exploring themes like race, gender, and cultural anxiety in horror narratives. His scholarship spans from 2003 to 2024, analyzing topics such as cosmic horror, demonic iconography in cinema, and modern adaptations of classic Gothic texts.
Notable research includes re-evaluating Tobe Hooper's films, examining Lovecraft's influence on 21st-century media, and critiquing racial and gendered themes in Stephen King's oeuvre. Sederholm’s work often bridges literary analysis with cultural studies, addressing how horror narratives reflect societal fears and spiritual inquiries. His recent publications (2024) explore evolving representations of race in King's Duma Key and contemporary Gothic themes in film.
While no formal awards are listed, his extensive publication record and academic leadership highlight his contributions to interdisciplinary humanities research. Sederholm’s affiliated roles with Public Humanities at BYU indicate engagement with public-facing scholarship and community education initiatives.
