Horror Movies and Women's Rights: A Historical Connection
Horror films have long been a platform for exploring social and political issues, including women's rights.
A new book, Scream With Me: Horror Films & the Rise of American Feminism, 1968–1980, by Eleanor Johnson, delves into this connection.
The horror genre has always been political.
Johnson, a Columbia professor, was inspired to write the book while teaching a class on horror film history in 2022, coinciding with the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v.
Her lecture on Rosemary's Baby the previous day underscored the timely relevance of horror films to women's rights issues.
Author's Summary
Eleanor Johnson explores the intersection of horror movies and women's rights in her book, revealing a longstanding connection between the two.
Авторское резюме: Horror movies reflect women's rights issues.More News
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