![]() ![]() ![]() These attributes and contradictions are perfect for the horror genre to take a crack at. From The ‘Burbs to American Beauty, the notion of the suburbs and the rot beneath the surface has always been fascinating. This undercurrent has been the subject of various social commentaries over the years, especially in the popular media. Perhaps there was a sort of fear that led to the rise of suburbs, the idea that an enclave could be built to protect its inhabitants from all manner of things deemed offensive. Close enough to the city to reap its benefits, but far enough away to have a separate set of perks, the suburbs vowed to offer increased space, less crime, less air pollution, and more nature. In the middle of the 20th Century, the suburbs emerged as the pinnacle of family living. Jones, curator of HOWLS book club nominees for July’s “The Monsters on Nextdoor” category ![]()
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