Jean Edwards wrote:
> Haven't seen it yet;however, check out The Haunting. Good for
> research, ethics, etc.
The Haunting is apparently a loose remake of the 1963 "The Haunting", which
my local classic theater will be showing in early October. The blurb for the
film reads
"Forego the CGI shenanigans of the remake - this is the real article.
Director Robert Wise (The Day the Earth Stood Still, West Side Story) uses
the psychology of shock in a way that obviates the need for special effects.
A superior fright film".
Is there any published research into "the psychology of shock" as elicited
by scary films? (he asked idly...). Wouldn't this be an interesting area for
student research?
Paul Smith
Alverno College
Milwaukee
