Dahlia Schweitzer
Haunted Homes
Haunted Homes
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Haunted Homes explores the horror genre in homes, focusing on how it dramatizes anxieties about family, gender, race, and economic collapse. It traces the history of the haunted home film and its expansion with American suburbia, and explores works that transport the genre to different times and places.
\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 188 pages
\n Publication date: 18 June 2021
\n Publisher: Rutgers University Press
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A groundbreaking exploration into the chilling world of horror films and television, Haunted Homes delves into the enigmatic realm of haunted houses. While these eerie dwellings can provide thrilling experiences, Hollywood's horror genre often concentrates on these unsettling spaces, where the suburban American dream of safety and comfort has transformed into a nightmarish reality. Spanning from classic films like The Old Dark House to contemporary masterpieces like Hereditary and the Netflix series The Haunting of Hill House, Dahlia Schweitzer delves into the compelling reasons why haunted homes have become a prime stage for dramatizing fears related to family, gender, race, and economic collapse. Through her meticulous analysis, Schweitzer traces the intricate relationship between the haunted home film and the expansion of American suburbia, while also exploring works like The Witch and The Babadook, which transport the genre to different eras and locations. This captivating and accessible study unveils the intricate mechanisms behind why an increasing number of films depict home as the ultimate source of horror.
In addition to its analytical depth, Haunted Homes offers a captivating visual journey through the haunted house genre. The book is adorned with stunning photographs and artwork that evoke the eerie atmosphere and psychological tension found in these films. Each chapter is accompanied by thought-provoking discussion questions and prompts, encouraging readers to engage with the material on a deeper level. Whether you are a fan of horror films, a scholar of film and literature, or simply someone intrigued by the darker aspects of human nature, Haunted Homes is a must-read for anyone seeking to explore the haunting power of these iconic spaces.
\n Weight: 138g\n
Dimension: 115 x 177 x 23 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781978807730\n \n
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