Homeownership has been a thematic device in horror from The Castle of Otranto to Scooby-Doo. With the promise of stability, autonomy, and comfort the house is not merely a financial asset but a representation of our identity and our place in society. But what happens when malevolent forces shatter that illusion of safety? Looking at films like The Amityville Horror, The Others, and His House, this talk will examine the role homeownership plays in horror both as aspirational bait and financial trap. 

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