'The Horror Film by Peter Hutchings'
This extract shows me that the modernised women in horror films have been subverted from the princess into the hero as they are able to fight for their vulnerability and have become independent. This implies that the lead in horrors are becoming more gender equal, allowing females to take responsibility for their own living.
'Horror, The Film Reader by Mark Jancovich'
This extract suggests to me that the stereotypical gender dynamics are that horrors are addressed to the male audiences and relies on traditional gender dynamics. Women were stereotypes to be terrified and innocent while men were the brave but also the villains. The media played a part in encouraging male attention by screening the females to cling to males which later on encouraged male audiences to watch by using female fear, which was displayed to enhance male bravery and behaviours.
Make up and costume
'Horror, by Brigid Cherry'
This extract shows me that costume plays a big role in horror, cinemas are motivated by costume which help create the realistic feel for the audience. Costume and effects help enhance the atmosphere of a horror and can be used to enhance the films tension.
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