Why are we wearing bras on our heads?

Mellor, Noel

Abstract

This paper considers perceptions of the occult in 1980s genre film, with particular focus on how satanic ritual, demonic possession and resurrection are used for darkly comedic effect.

It also discusses how, in a rapidly-evolving technological age defined by greater access, analogue technologies are used to amplify and supplement occult technique.

• Presentation Conference Type: Conference Paper (published)
• Conference Name: The Gothic 1980s: The Decade That Scared Us
• Start Date: Jun 8, 2019
• End Date: Jun 8, 2019
• Publication Date: Jun 8, 2019
• Deposit Date: Jul 1, 2023
• Keywords: gothic, horror, pop culture, 1980s, weird science, ghouls, the breakfast club, John Hughes, chopping mall, dolls, society, terrorvision, class of nuke em high