Horror Movies and Women's Rights: A Parallel Evolution
Since the 1970s, horror movies and women's rights have been closely intertwined, with many films addressing social and political issues through a spooky lens.
Film critics argue that horror has always been political, a notion explored in Eleanor Johnson's book, Scream With Me: Horror Films & the Rise of American Feminism, 1968–1980.
The Columbia professor was teaching a class on the history of horror in 2022 when the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v.
This coincidence highlights the ongoing relevance of horror movies in addressing women's rights and other social issues.
Johnson's book examines the connection between horror films and the rise of American feminism, providing a unique perspective on the genre's evolution.
Author's Summary
Eleanor Johnson's book explores the parallel evolution of horror movies and women's rights since the 1970s.