The article “Shining, Simetierre, Amityville: The Unhealthy Obsession of Horror Cinema with Indigenous Cemeteries” explores how American horror movies have used the history of First Nations to create their narratives, particularly focusing on their sacred places. However, these films often fail to address the real atrocities committed against Indigenous peoples.
The article delves into how Hollywood has incorporated the burial sites of Native Americans in horror films, highlighting instances in movies like Amityville Horror and The Shining. It discusses the dark history of America being built on the bones of Indigenous peoples and how this theme is depicted in horror cinema.
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