“You Should Have Left” Production Designer on the Lasting Allure of the Haunted House

The haunted house has been a staple of the horror genre since the early days of silent films. There’s just something about creaky doors and shadows dancing around in dimly lit hallways that send shivers up our spines — especially when it’s a dark and stormy night.

And with most of us homebound for Halloween, what better time to celebrate the haunted house?

“You never know what’s around the corner,” says production designer Sophie Becher during a zoom interview.