Paranormal Media: Beyond Hauntology

Paranormal Media - Beyond Hauntology is an investigation of paranormal media and its pervasive influence on popular culture. By examining the intersection of the supernatural and media with transnational examples this book sheds light on how paranormal phenomena from ghosts to cryptids captivate our collective imagination. Drawing on psychology, sociology, cultural studies, and history this interdisciplinary approach unravels the complexities of our fascination with the paranormal. The chapters investigate key concepts including hauntology, the uncanny, and the role of technology in shaping our understanding of paranormal media. Readers are invited to explore critical questions: How do paranormal beliefs shape cultural narratives? What role does media play in perpetuating these beliefs? And how do these phenomena reflect our deepest fears and desires? By engaging with these questions the book offers a nuanced and challenging perspective on the enduring allure of the paranormal.

Professor CJP Lee (Jason Lee) is the author and editor of over 20 books, including Sex Robots - the Future of Desire (Palgrave, 2018) and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in Film and Media - Digital Cultures and the Politics of Time and Memory (Palgrave, 2025). His website is cjplee.com.