For decades, American horror has been haunted by the specter of the "Indian Burial Ground." This week, we look at the roots of the phenomenon, the history behind some of the most famous instances, and Indigenous responses to the trope. Plus, Amber serves the worst Maine accent while trying to explain the plot of Pet Sematary, and bullies you all into checking out her Book Club recs.
Links
Why Every Horror Film of the 1980s Was Built On ‘Indian Burial Grounds’ (Atlas Obscura)
The Suburban Horror of the Indian Burial Ground (The National Review)
Ghostland: An American History in Haunted Places (via WorldCat)
This Essay Was Not Built On an Ancient Indian Burial Ground (Off Screen)
Twisting Conventions: A Feminist Indigenous Perspective on the Horror Genre (Off Screen)
Jeff Barnaby on Blood Quantum and colonialist zombies (Seventh Row)
Podcast Ep. 39: Jeff Barnaby’s Rhymes for Young Ghouls & Blood Quantum (Seventh Row)
Blood Quantum (2020) Official Red Band Trailer HD (via YouTube)
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