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Originally Posted by Zero
i recall barbara creed's book monstrous feminine - but am not sure it will help with this.
i think andrew tudor's book monsters and mad scientists also does a historical read of horror films though not especially female.
i wonder if high tension would fit? it has a definite feminist/lesbian chic going for it.
i also recall a fairly good argument about sydney in scream in the book projected fears.
there is also a good reader on feminism and horror called the dread of difference (though specifics related to your thesis don't come to mind).
i wonder about the first hostel and even saw as an example of horror taken out of the 'female victim' mentality - perhaps a way of extending your analysis.
good luck (i didn't even know you were in school)
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I have a specific quote from Andrew Tudor that fit really well I plan on using. He basically said that yes, females have had more significant roles in horror movies, especially as survivors, but that it was rare at the time.
That coupled with Clovers thoughts on females being masculine as a way to keep with the usual stereotypes works well.
but ya, I have been in school since December. It's a web design course where I am forced to relearn English and to do god-forsaken programming classes. Thanks for the help, those should really help me cement what I want to prove.