[Anchen]

Totally interesting subject, my first immediate thought was that the vengeful female horror icon is essentially something we associate with Asia, right?

(I know there are examples in other cultures, but bear with me.)

IF we assume that it's a character type more prevalent in Japanese/ South Korean movies, the obvious question is what makes this culture a fertile ground for her?

To draw a weird parallel: I've read articles offering theories about how Japan's extreme sex culture (porn, fetishes and those weird-ass panty vending machines) is a result of its society's repressive attitude to the subject. In short: An extreme subculture emerges as a result of repression. (I think people said the same thing about Germany in the 80/90's.)

So if the Asian horror lady is the extreme reaction, what is she a reaction TO?

Maybe the answer lies in the conditions of Japanese/South Korean women, which is a topic I'm not at all equipped to say anything about.

Just an idea :)



Aaaaaand I just realized the thread is two years old, never mind.