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Analyzing Night Terrors in Buffy the Vampire Slayer: A 2026 Perspective on Horror Tropes and Psychological Symbolism

"The cultural impact of Joss Whedon’s Buffy the Vampire Slayer remains a subject of intense academic and pop-culture study as of 2026. While the show is categorized under Fantasy/Horror, its navigation of psychological trauma—specifically through the manifestation of "night terrors"—serves as a primary vehicle for character development. This article examines the depiction of night terrors within the series, contrasting supernatural representations with the clinical realities of parasomnias. The Intersection of Supernatural Horror and Psychological Manifestation In the context of the series, night terrors are rarely treated as simple neurologic..."

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