A History of Feminism and Misogyny in Horror Movies
A movie can be sexist and uplifting at the same time. This article discusses misogyny, torture, sexual violence, and gore in detail.
Horror: Empowering or Patriarchal?
The author, a diehard horror fan since childhood, analyzes the genre through a socio-political and feminist perspective.
Horror is arguably the most controversial movie category, facing criticism since the days of The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (1920) and Nosferatu (1922).
Horror is by far the most misogynistic and feminist genre there is.
Author's summary: Horror movies are simultaneously sexist and empowering.
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