Horror Movies and Women's Rights: A Historical Connection
Since the 1970s, horror movies and women's rights have been closely intertwined, with many films examining social and political issues through a spooky lens.
Film critics argue that horror has always been political, and this is the focus of Eleanor Johnson's new book, Scream With Me: Horror Films & the Rise of American Feminism, 1968–1980.
The Columbia professor was teaching a class on the history of horror in 2022 when the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v.
This coincidence highlights the ongoing relevance of horror movies in addressing women's rights and social issues.
Author's summary: Horror movies reflect women's rights struggles since the 1970s.
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