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The Science of Women in Horror

The Special Effects, Stunts, and True Stories Behind Your Favorite Fright Films
By Meg Hafdahl and Kelly Florence
Series: The Science of
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The Science of Women in Horror explores iconic female roles in horror through interviews, film analysis, and studies of classic and contemporary examples. It examines established tropes such as 'The Innocent,' 'The Gorgon,' and 'The Mother,' featuring characters like Lydia from Beetlejuice and Norma Bates from Psycho. The book also delves into female-centred works including The Haunting of Hill House, Teeth, Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, and Buffy the Vampire Slayer, revealing how women have shaped and subverted horror storytelling.
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Ideal for fans of horror films and female representation in media, as well as readers interested in film studies and cultural analysis.

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The Science of Women in Horror

From scream queens to femmes fatale, horror isn't just for the boys.

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From scream queens to femmes fatale, horror isn't just for the boys.

Through interviews, film analysis, and bone-chilling discoveries, The Science of Women in Horror uncovers the theories behind women's most iconic roles of the genre. Explore age-old tropes such as 'The Innocent' like Lydia in Beetlejuice, 'The Gorgon' like Pamela Voorhees in Friday the 13th, and 'The Mother' like Norma Bates in Psycho and Bates Motel, and delve deeper into female-forward film and TV including:

  • The Haunting of Hill House
  • Teeth
  • Chilling Adventures of Sabrina
  • Buffy the Vampire Slayer

and so much more!

Join Kelly and Meg in The Science of Women in Horror as they flip the script and prove that every girl is a final girl.

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Meagan Navarro, a genre film journalist, praises the book as a "monstrously feminine and insightful read" that highlights horror’s female presence across past, present, and future. The authors are lauded for their thorough research and compelling interviews, shining a light on women's impact both on screen and behind the scenes. The book is recognised for redefining female archetypes in horror and reflecting on the ongoing evolution of women's roles within the genre.

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ISBN: 9781510751743

Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 30 April 2020

Country: United States

Imprint: Skyhorse Publishing

Illustration: 30 b-w photographs

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 476g

Pages: 264

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About the Author

Meg Hafdahl is an author and co-host of the Horror Rewind podcast. Her female-driven horror stories have been produced for audio by The Wicked Library and in anthologies such as Eve's Requiem: Tales of Women, Mystery and Horror. Meg lives in Minnesota with her husband, two young sons, and a menagerie of pets.

Kelly Florence is a teacher, a mother, and a horror film lover. She is passionate about female representation in all media and particularly in the horror genre. Kelly produces and co-hosts Horror Rewind. She also owns Gothic Gifts, a shop for fans of horror.

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