Monsters on the Couch: The Real Psychological Disorders Behind Your Favorite Horror Movies (Chicago Review Press, Paperback)
Authored by Dr. Brian A. Sharpless, a licensed clinical psychologist and researcher, “Monsters on the Couch” uniquely explores the psychological conditions that inspire terrifying villains and scenarios in horror films. Dr. Sharpless connects real-world disorders to fictional monsters, blending pop culture and psychology.
An expert in personality, sleep, and rare psychological disorders, Dr. Sharpless has appeared in The Atlantic, BBC, The Boston Globe, The Cut, Men’s Health, Newsweek, New York Magazine, Psychology Today, Time, The Washington Post, and more.
