Part 1 - Fear Street: A Defense of Those Called “Witch”

Netflix’s Fear Street trilogy, based on R. L. Stine’s universe, explores classic horror tropes but stands out for subverting them, especially by challenging the prejudices behind scary stories. The films reveal the "witch" of Shadyside was persecuted for being different, independent, and queer. This lecture explores historical witch hunts, highlighting bias and how Fear Street brings justice to horror narratives.