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.
A new book, Scream With Me: Horror Films & the Rise of American Feminism, 1968–1980, by Eleanor Johnson, explores this connection. Johnson, a Columbia professor, was inspired to write the book while teaching a class on the history of horror in 2022.
The Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade coincided with her lecture on Rosemary's Baby, highlighting the ongoing relevance of horror movies to women's rights.
- Get Out
- Hereditary
- The Babadook
These sophisticated films demonstrate how horror has been used to examine social and political issues, including women's rights.
Author's summary: Horror movies reflect women's rights issues.