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Re: dbentley–our debate about misogyny in horror films continues
The definition of a slasher film varies depending on who you ask, but in general, it contains several specific traits that feed into the subgenre's formula.
The Killer
Every slasher has a killer. He's usually male, and his identity is often concealed either by a mask or by creative lighting and camerawork.
The Victims
What's a killer without victims? In slashers, the victims tend to be young, attractive and often nude. They're typically high school- or college-aged adolescents who engage in vice-ridden activities: sex, alcohol, drugs, crime, football. Rarely does the killer pick these kids explicitly because of their misdeeds, but there is an unwritten moral code in these films that punishes bad behavior. As nihilistic as they might seem, slasher fans like to know that the people who die somehow "deserve" it.
The Heroine
Although slashers are often criticized for being misogynistic, they're one of the few film genres that primarily feature strong, independent female leads. The heroine is almost always a peer of the victims, but unlike her cohorts, she's virtuous.
The Violence
Storylines are basically constructed around giving the killer reason and opportunity to do what he does best: murder and mayhem. The deaths are violent and graphic, and the more originality shown in the methods and tools used, the better.
https://www.thoughtco.com/slasher-movies-1873211
Re: dbentley–our debate about misogyny in horror films continues
Donna, you’ve destroyed Chickaboom and now you’re after Bentley too? Who the fuck is next?
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Lord President of the Council, Leader of the House, Chairman of the ERG, MP for North East Somerset and I sit next to Boris at Parliament
Re: dbentley–our debate about misogyny in horror films continues
I don't think horror films are misogynistic. In fact, according to theorists like Barbara Creed, classic horror portrays male fears of the devouring female monster. So horror is actually enabling for women, in a twisted sort of way. Slasher films are an inferior sub-genre, and they are definitely misogynistic.
Re: dbentley–our debate about misogyny in horror films continues
Slasher films are an inferior sub-genre, and they are definitely misogynistic.I gave two sources that contradict your theory. You only provided one to support your theory.
dbentley–our debate about misogyny in horror films continues
From Women in Horror — Are horror movies inherently misogynistic, or are they just misunderstood?
https://medium.com/@Ghill_deRozario/are-horror-movies-inherently-misogynistic-or-are-they-just-misunderstood-76990d8753aa
What say you, professor?