On Haunted Childhoods, 80s Poltergeists, and the Rage of Female Adolescence

On Haunted Childhoods, 80s Poltergeists, and the Rage of Female Adolescence

"I feel drawn to these girls’ stories because their suffering is so clear—and because I believe the line between real and fake is fuzzy when it comes to adolescent emotions."

By Emily Arsenault | July 13, 2021

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