House of Psychotic Women

House of Psychotic Women: An Autobiographical Topography of Female Neurosis in Horror and Exploitation Films by Kier?La Janisse is a groundbreaking film criticism memoir from the acclaimed writer, programmer, and founder of the Miskatonic Institute of Horror Studies. Janisse interweaves her own life story—from childhood struggles to adult reflections—with incisive analyses of hundreds of horror and exploitation films that depict women unraveling onscreen, creating a unique blend of personal history and genre critique. Filled with richly illustrated stills, rare posters, and vivid commentary, the book re?frames cinematic depictions of female neurosis as both cultural mirror and emotional landscape. It’s a must?read for horror aficionados, film scholars, and anyone intrigued by the intersection of cinema, psychology, and memoir.