I like the comparison of an old slasher to a newer movie. Only problem is that a lot of slashers stick to the same theme. A pshycho is on the loose killing all teenagers who drink etc etc. You mention All the Boys Love Mandy Lane, and I think that's a great modern(er) movie, because of the gender role reversal and atypical final girl ending. Perhaps if you based your essay on a comparison of what scares us in older movies, compared to the new ones.
I admit I haven't read a whole lot of this thread so I'm sorry if I am repeating things or missing something.
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