Title
Full Circle (Original)
When the Wind Blows (Working)
The
Haunting of Julia (Alternative)
Articles
In:
Screen v65 n1 Spring 2024, pp. 47-62
Screenwriting, poetics, horror: Full Circle: The Haunting of Julia / Alison PEIRSEArticle - English -
Analyses the overlooked British-Canadian horror film "Full Circle" aka "The Haunting of Julia") and its critical reception, focusing on its narrative shortcomings despite positive elements like cinematography and score. Employing historical poetics, examines why the film fails in storytelling, referencing archival materials to understand structural decisions and their impact on censorship and criticism. Reflects on the evolving nature of genre scholarship and the enduring influence of narrative flaws even after digital restoration.