America's fascination with the occult

   Despite the fact that our country was founded upon religious doctrine, we have an obsession for taboo subjects, in specific the supernatural. Perhaps the peculiar characteristics make it such a guilty pleasure. Throughout American history the occult has been used as a means of entertainment, from urban legends all the way to film.

   Common forms of occult entertainment which is commonly overlooked are urban legends, the same ones we've heard about in camping trips, or have seen mentioned in standardized tests. A prime example would be Bloody Mary, a mysterious and truly gruesome story. Despite the graphic nature of this story, it's still heard worldwide, with various other endings or events.

   Some of the top grossing movies in the U.S are horror movies, one of these films is the Blair Witch Project which grossed 141 million dollars. The movie is topped off with mystery accompanied with suspenseful scenes, just like a well written novel, the film has the viewer at the edge of their seats.

   The U.S has a obvious obsession with the occult, which is a prevalent form of entertainment through television, film, literature and even video games. Although some may see our obsession as a negative thing, it's only a characteristic that helps shape our culture, it's the pillars which America is built upon.