Horror Movies and Women's Rights: A Historical Connection
Since the 1970s, horror movies and women's rights have been closely linked, with many films examining social and political issues through a spooky lens.
According to film critics, horror has always been political, and this is the focus of Eleanor Johnson's new book, Scream With Me: Horror Films & the Rise of American Feminism, 1968–1980.
Johnson, a Columbia professor, was teaching a class on the history of horror in 2022 when the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade was announced, highlighting the ongoing relevance of horror movies to women's rights.
Horror has undergone an "elevation" in recent years, with sophisticated films such as Get Out, Hereditary, and The Babadook examining social and political issues.
Johnson's book explores the connection between horror movies and the rise of American feminism, with a focus on the period between 1968 and 1980.
- Get Out
- Hereditary
- The Babadook
Author's summary: Horror movies reflect women's rights issues since the 1970s.
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