In recent years, teen witches have become highly visible figures.
Fictional adolescent witches have headlined popular television
shows like The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina (2018-2021) and
American Horror Story: Coven (2013-2014), while their real-life
counterparts have become minor celebrities on Instagram and TikTok.
As such, now is the ideal time to revisit Andrew Fleming’s 1996
supernatural horror film The Craft. A cult favourite, especially
amongst young women, The Craft is a story about teen witches that
employs the conventions of occult horror to explore themes of
power, friendship and responsibility. This entry in the Devil’s
Advocates series is a deep dive into the history, production and
meaning of The Craft. Situating The Craft within the teen horror
revival of the 1990s, Miranda Corcoran analyses the film within the
context of nineties popular and political culture, while also
discussing its treatment of issues such as race, gender, sexuality
and class. Delving into the history of witchcraft beliefs and
persecutions, this book also investigates how The Craft modifies
the archetype of the witch and traces the film’s influence on
subsequent popular culture.
General
Imprint: |
Liverpool University Press
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Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Series: |
Devil's Advocates |
Release date: |
July 2023 |
Authors: |
Miranda Corcoran
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Dimensions: |
191 x 140mm (L x W) |
Format: |
Hardcover
|
Pages: |
128 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-80207-724-7 |
Categories: |
Books >
Arts & Architecture >
General
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LSN: |
1-80207-724-3 |
Barcode: |
9781802077247 |
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