The suburban gothic in American popular culture / Bernice M. Murphy.
| Author/creator | Murphy, Bernice M. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Basingstoke, Hampshire ; New York, NY : Palgrave Macmillan, 2009. |
| Description | vi, 236 pages ; 23 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Introduction : welcome to disturbia -- The house down the street : the suburban gothic in Shirley Jackson and Richard Matheson -- Conjure wife : the suburban witch -- Aliens, androids and zombies : dehumanisation and the suburban gothic -- "You son of a bitch! : you only moved the headstones!" haunted suburbia -- Don't go down to the basement! : serial murder, family values and the suburban horror film -- "Ah, but underneath-- " : Buffy the vampire slayer and Desperate housewives -- Conclusion : the end of suburbia? |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references, filmography, and index. |
| LCCN | 2009041871 |
| ISBN | 9780230218109 (alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 0230218105 (alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | PS374.G68 M87 2009 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |