mental illness
The True Story Behind ‘The Exorcism of Emily Rose’
A couple of months ago, I was sifting through my physical DVD collection (yes, I know). I stumbled upon The Exorcism of Emily Rose. As a passionate fan of the original Exorcist, I always find myself d...
This Shocking, Controversial Documentary Was Banned for Decades for This Surprising Reason
In 1967, Frederick Wiseman and John Marshall made a documentary called Titicut Follies after spending 29 days in Bridgewater State Hospital. Located in Massachusetts, Bridgewater was a correctional in...
Advance Comic Review: She Could Fly #1 Is a Realistic Portrait of Mental Illness
Luna is beginning her sophomore year of high school and, very early on in Dark Horse’s She Could Fly #1, shows her neuroses. When her school therapist asks her if she’s excited to dr...
Profile of a Madman: Albert Fish
While the name Albert Fish is synonymous with cannibalism, sexual fetishes, and his most famous victim Grace Bud, the rabbit hole goes much deeper. Although Fish is always included on lists of infamou...