Reports & Research
Homophobia at ‘Hell House’: Literally demonizing lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender youth
Report Type:
Report
Date:
October 26, 2006
“Hell Houses,” evangelical haunted houses, attract young visitors while fueling bigotry and homophobia.
“Hell House” scenes include:
- A gay man dying of AIDS right after marrying his partner;
- A lesbian committing suicide because of her sexuality;
- A young female rape victim dying during an abortion procedure.
The misinformation and bigotry featured in “Hell Houses” damage youth.