Lights, Camera, Witchcraft

A Critical History of Witches in American Film and Television

No industry has been as influential at shaping the popular notion of what it means to be a witch quite as much as Hollywood. This book traces the fascinating history of witchcraft and witches in American film and television. From Joan the Woman and The Wizard of Oz to Carrie and Charmed, author and film scholar Heather Greene explores how these films helped influence the public image of the witch and profoundly influenced how women negotiate their power in a patriarchal society. Lights, Camera, Witchcraft uncovers fascinating insights into the intersection of entertainment, critical theory, gender studies, and spirituality.

©2021 Heather Greene (P)2021 Tantor

excellent exploration of the topic

Excellent exploration of the topic. She did an excellent job of detailing how society influenced the depictions of the witch

Above and beyond

This is more than a look at witchy movies and tv shows. It’s a true deep dive into the figure of the witch and how she she communicates society’s fears, and desires, of both women and “the other.”

Academic yet engaging, fun yet deep, objective yet relatable, Heather Greene when above and beyond with this book.