Movie of the Week: Haunters - The Art of the Scare
Alexa: I have a lot of mixed feelings about “Haunters: The Art of the Scare.” I was intrigued by the exploration of how horror emerged as a form of escapism after the Great Depression, and the resurgence of that following the 2008 recession. The sociology behind people’s connection with the horror genre is pretty fascinating to me, and I appreciated the sort of anthropological approach to this subculture. But I’m with Jason; I wanted to know more about not just why these people haunt, but how they do it. And the attractions I was most interested in received the least attention - the Universal Studios themed horror nights and Delusion, the interactive theatrical experience. My most visceral reaction was complete disgust with the fact that something like McKamey Manor exists. I have plenty of issues with the Blackout experience (I do not think simulated sexual assault constitutes “entertainment”), but at the very least, those guys will stop the show if participants are no longe...