Mon 6–8:30 pm
The Haunted House: A Profs & Pints Talk at Penn Social
A scholar unpacks why haunted houses spook us, over drinks at Penn Social.
The haunted house has long held a place in the imaginations of those who enjoy a bit of uncanny terror, posing the ultimate threat to security and normalcy. She'll show you the fascinating folkloric, literary, and real-world history of the haunted house. She'll conclude by examining how these tales still resonate today, in haunted houses both purportedly real and those decidedly fake, meant for shocks and thrills.
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