the history of supernatural
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The history of supernatural/psychological films.
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The haunted place (1963)
Director- Roger Corman
Synopsis- A male called Charles Ward goes to a village where his ancestors use to live who died there 100 years ago.
The film contained scenes of gore which was rarely seen in films at the time.
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The exorcist (1873)
Director- William Friedkin
Synopsis: A teenage girl is possessed by spirit. The mother struggles to find an answer so seeks help from a doctor.
Sub-text: Divorce. A single mother and the priest comes in to compensate for the absence of a male figure which takes a bad effect on the girl.
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Nightmare on Elm Street. (1984)
Director: Wes Craven.
Synopsis: A murdered serial killer kills people in there dreams. The teenage victims try to uncover why he is targeting them.
Sub-text: Punishing teens. The teens in the film are punished for acts they commit which are seen as being sins.
As supernatural/psychological films become more realistic people start to believe that these events could happen to them.
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Paranormal activity (2007)
Director: Oren Peli
Synopsis: A couple more into a suburban home. Shortly after they start to realise that the house is also home to a demon who constantly disturbs there life.
Sub-text: Abuse- The wife is left with bruises and marks on her body whilst the man is left untouched.