Have the Presentations of Women in Horror Films Evolved from the 20th to the 21st Century?
Cait Byers, BA (Hons) Film, TV & Theatre Production Graduate, 2024
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Have the Presentations of Women in Horror Films Evolved from the 20th to the 21st Century?
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Byers’s dissertation investigates the tropes in 20th century horror films referred to as 'classics' to analyse against contemporary 21st century horror films. This dissertation discusses the representation of female characters from the stereotypes of horror movie tropes, in references to films such as Carrie, The Shining and Scream. Byers’ analyses films released after 1974, following the peak of the horror genre, noting on societal factors, slasher theory and feminist theories. This dissertation’s objective is to conclude whether the portrayal of female characters has evolved from the 20th to the 21st century. Examining female character representations and psychoanalysis, contributing to the understanding of the hysterical woman image in Western cinema.
Read Time (Approx.): 25 minutes
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​​Cait Byers
BA (Hons) Film, TV & Theatre Production Graduate 2024
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