That one movie about the native American girl who turns into a werewolf to drive the settlers from their land it sounds f****** awesome and I need a remake of that.
"not that women are monsters but the world treats them like they are even when all they're doing is defending themselves" love this thank u. also jennifer's body is one of my favorite movies everrr hehe
Yes, it is women who are treated like monsters. Men of course are seen as entirely harmless. It's not like anyone crosses the street to avoid men who are slightly too big for their liking. It's not like men are percieved by society to be savage animals who can't control their desires. It's not like men are generally feared by the opposite gender simply for existing. No, it's the WOMEN who are percieved as monstrous.
i can't believe i accidentally suggested carrie wasn't born with her abilities, that was rude. edit: ok, i'll just say it since it keeps coming up -- i don't consider red of us (2019) to be a final girl. she's not the sole survivor and the main people she came into the story with are still very much alive ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
To be fair, in the book it is heavily implied that her father also had telekinetic powers and that there are other people who do, so she kind of was born with her powers. She just didn't develop them until she came of age.
@@kittygrimm7301 also in the book it was said that her grandmother also possessed such powers. Carrie's powers are hereditary, both her mother and father have the telekinesis gene, it's just dormant in both of them and not dormant in Carrie. Also in the book I think it implies that the telekinesis gene is always dormant in males they can be the carrier of the gene but they won't actually have powers.
@@kittygrimm7301 No, the book implies that men are the ones who carry (Carrie hehe) the telekinesis gene, yet women are the ones who can manifest the power. That means if Carrie had any children they wouldn't have telekinesis. It really ties back to the idea of womanhood and the pains of growing, and how the "curse of blood" (as her mother so affectively calls it) is not only talking about menstruation, but her telekinetic abilities.
I'm so glad you talked about Teeth and actually took it seriously. I saw it when I was like 14 and I really liked it and then I went to read about it and it was just a bunch of men laughing at it. It's not perfect but I don't think it deserves being treated like a joke.
Saw it at about the same age. I always thought it was pretty good. The fact that she goes on as an avenging angel type character was bitter sweet. Bitter, in that she seems to forever be surrounded by creeps.
I worked at Blockbuster when it came out and I had to tell everyone who asked what it was about. Easily one of my favorite memories is the faces on a lot of the men I explained it to.
This is exactly what George Carlin was saying about euphemisms. They are the actual thing but people dress them up a different way to give off some palatable facade. I can't believe I fell for this because of my perception that horror is a trash genre of slashers from watching too much CinemaSins. "We need some new label for 'smarter' films, cause we don't want to associate with *those* films." I blame the hipsters.
So true!! Although I mostly agree with the snobby art critique Because for a long time I didn't like horror films until around 2010, something definitely changed that caught my interest
I usually call them psychological horrors. Because they don't center on a so called attack ir jumpscare but on your own paranoia. I tend to like them better, but it's all horror indeed.
I love women in horror. I love women embracing their power. I think it gives us the power that we lack in the world. The freedom of revenge. Some form of escapism I suppose.
I thought the movie Thelma was a really interesting counterpoint to Carrie (and clearly heavily inspired by it). Major spoilers: The heavily religious parent was a father, and his family had a history of drugging the powerfully psychic women in the family into a stupor "for the greater good". He had been hiding the truth from her and attempting to control her since she accidentally killed her brother as a child. Thelma's sexual awakening, and the awakening of her powers, came when she found herself attracted to a woman, which was interesting given the way homosexuality is religiously policed to a far greater degree than heterosexuality. In the end, Thelma murders her father, heals her mother from the permanent injuries caused by a suicide attempt after her brother's death, and just... goes off to live her best life, dating women and using her reality-warping powers as she pleases. She isn't punished, although there is moral ambiguity to the use of her powers. I also think it's an incredibly interesting choice that she kills the male members of her family but heals her mother, given the way the film is very heavily about gender. I would read a master's thesis written about that film, but I haven't seen it talked about much (possibly because it's Norwegian language).
Thelma was so good! I definitely read her relationship to be entirely brought about by her powers though, which is pretty fucked up! The girl has a boyfriend but then starts appearing to Thelma out of nowhere and then breaks up with him. But I agree, it's morally ambiguous whether she should use them or not. (Not that she has control-- the things she makes happen are often when she is asleep.)
Thank you for reminding me of this movie. I was intrigued by it when I saw the trailer years ago but someone got into my ear about it and discouraged me about watching it. I'm so glad I saw this and was like, "fuck was I thinking?" and watched it anyway. Also, frankly glad for the spoilers because I might have seen this movie in a completely different light. I'd enjoyed it and the questions it left me with. Don't let people talk you out of the things you like kids!
I didn't understand the allegorical significance of her grandma killing her spouse. It seems it hurt her a lot, since she became ill afterwards. Also, I understand she killed her brother out of jealousy, yes? What exactly does her power implies metaphorically?
Horror is constantly evolving with the fears of society and how we tell stories. As long as people are afraid of something, horror will always be here to stay.
Ari Aster uses people with facial deformities (if that's the right word) in a rude way also. In Hereditary it was the little sister and in Midsommar it was the character who was supposed to guard over the book.
Can't believe u made this whole video and didn't mention A Girl Walks Home Alone At Night... Hello female monster and heavy themes of feminism, hello female writer and director, hello non-white protagonist... It truly went so hard. Some would say the best Iranian Vampire Western out there.
"I don't know who said it, but it's basically this: 'I don't like horror movies, but I liked Hereditary so I have to call it something else." I find this quote very interesting, because the reason the term/category of Psychological Thriller exists is because Silence Of The Lambs won an Oscar, but the people running The Oscars didn't want a horror movie to win one, so they called it something else. Makes me wonder if we're gonna keep renaming things everytime they become too associated with horror for movie snobs
As someone who is really scared of horror movies but really likes their analysis I really enjoy your videos because you make everything so interesting and cool also I hope we get our black protagonist one day
You gotta check out Get Out & Us - I know people tend to call em both more of a thriller but idk for me it’s horror as well especially watching as a black woman
I hate the term elevated horror. There's a lot of horror subgenres and some people like one or whatever more than others and that's fine but elevated horror doesn't exist. Great video! I love it
Completely agree! I'm not big on slasher movies or "torture porn" bc I'm a bit of a scaredy cat, but that doesn't diminish the importance of those subgenres to the horror genre as a whole
It is a patronizing term, nonetheless the term works for horror movies that subverts the genre and/or widely respected by mainstream audiences and critics.
@@alonzopatton6550 but these movies are not a new thing. They just aren't 'mainstream' as Hereditary or Get Out, maybe. And these movies can be categorized in other subgenres. There's no need for such a snob term.
All Cheerleaders Die is another movie where the female characters are survivors and the actual monster is a sexist man. And Blue My Mind isn't horror, but compares girlhood to becoming a mermaid, though I think it doesn't have a specific thing such as the start of puberty behind it.
Thank you for this video. I hate the fact that it seems to be this pervasive idea in society that Black women don’t like horror, that we don’t like cartoons, that we don’t like comic books, or anime, or sci-fi, etc., and it’s frustrating. I would like to see more women of colour, and Black women, represented in horror
I’m a cis-gay-male, and growing up horror films were my favorite! I was obsessed with Saw (to fulfill my torture-gore-blood lust lol) but honestly, I was more obsessed with all the horror films with women as the lead. I loved how when women were leading the show, they were strong and fearless (in the horror movies I loved the most and watched over and over again). Thank you for this, it brought back many memories of going to blockbuster and immediately running to the horror section to see what was new and what I hadn’t seen yet to throw in my basket. I can’t believe my parent let me watch the fucked up shit that I did when I was barely 10. I think they knew I wasn’t letting them impact my thinking and actions or reenacting what I was watching - but rather being inspired by those female leads and also that I just loved getting spooked and creeped out! Halloween was the favorite holiday in our house. We went all out with the decorations and costumes. It was a family affair when we’d all sit down and watch a (tamer, i.e. pg13) scary movie together. Some of my favorite evenings as a kiddo. Come look at my movie collection - it’s mostly horror flicks. 🤗💕🤘🏻🔥👻💀🕷🔪
I feel like women are the best at writing horror because we know fear like no cis man does, we are seen as objects by society and men, and they use us. We often cant be alone without at least the worry of being victimized, though sadly enough its often more than worry we experience.. of course this includes any minority, really the more minorities a woman is in the more danger she is in, such as being a poc, trans, disabled, neurodiverse and ect. This is terrible and should be stopped, but it does give us the power to write some damn good horror, no? Now im trans, but as someone born and seen as female in public, the same goes for me.. be safe everyone
Never have truer words been spoken. I always remember one time when I was at self-defense courses for both genders. When the instructor asked "what was the last time you felt in danger because of another person" every single woman in the room instantly came up with dozens and dozens of examples while almost all the men just shrugged and didn't know what to say.
I think that what you're talking about is very true. I always liked movies about monsters and ghost and all that, but I love the movies that combine that part with reality because maybe we are gonna be afraid of a ghost, but for sure we are going to be scared of being chased at night by someone that wants to hurt us just by being LGBT+ or cis women, just because they can, that's a fear that many of us feel and that can go so well with horror. Horror is one of the best genres that exist (I know that there are some exceptions) because it allows writing compelling stories that might be seen as impossible but that holds a lot of truth in them by using metaphors.
Spot on. There is an inherent fear of not being in control of ones own safety that girls and women are exposed to across almost all cultures. It's like a shadow or a background noise in the back of your mind, though not always noticeable consciously. Still there affecting us none the less. That stuff has sometimes been hard for me to make individuals understand (mostly guys). Too abstract or foreign for them or something idk..
@@Eris_Norregard so true, I was talking to a guy friend around my age over drinks (in the pre C-19 times lol) and I was talking about fear with him, and he said "yea, but guys have to worry about drunk/high guys picking fights to prove his manliness/stroke his ego" and I just. Blinked at him. Sir, I had to worry about walking home from school after staying late for a project bc it's dark out now and I could have been raped during the 30 mins trek (down alleys and paths with foliage etc perfect to hide a body in, and which are extremely quiet after 3.30pm, once everybody's left the school), not to mention, later that night leaving the club, wrapping my coat around myself and taking the long, well lit way home vs the dark alley shortcut, bc even though my feet ache in my heels I'd rather be in pain than raped. I pointed this out to him and he was shocked. He feebly brought up "what about getting mugged? That's gender neutral?" And I was like, if I'm getting mugged, I can throw my wallet aside just like you, but once I've done that, there's nothing stopping them from raping me anyway. It's like a bonus treat for a successful mugging. Once you throw your wallet, they're done, unless they wanna kill you/you fight back. And I pointed out that the difference between us is that is that he is ALWAYS considered a person, but I am ALWAYS considered a woman. People view me vagina-first. So I have to view them Threat-first.
We’ll survivor I can name plenty, but they are never the leads. As far as sci-fi/cyber punk, the only black female main character I can think of is Angela Bassett in stranger days. Points for having a female director too
Bad Times at the El Royale isn't really a horror movie, closer to a thriller I'd say, but Cynthia Erivo's character survives and is (alongside Jeff Bridges) the closest thing to a lead in a largely ensemble movie.
When you mentioned you were black i guess i got a little excited because well, like you i'm a black woman who's very much into this topic and horror in general. Touching on the topic of the presence of black women in horror is important and like you said, has a long way to go.
Not very long ago I remember thinking that I didn't like horror films (without even seeing one), but then your channel introduced me to jennifer's body, and now I've watched a few horror films. So basically I'd just like to say thanks, for introducing me to a whole genre of movies, that I quite like.
@@MISSTRASHY_ seriously, learn how to spell. And like yeah it could be dyed but seeing it the way it Is makes me assume she might not know what a black albino person actually is supposed to look like.
“Vagina dentata” is a term that I have always found so beautiful and fascinating and terrible not just as a concept but the term itself. Like the famous “cellar door”. I was just a bit too young to see the movie when it first came out but I read about it at the time and was heavily impacted just by that tiny glimpse of the story. It gives a unique literal representation to the weight and responsibility society puts on a woman to control her sexuality. And the idea that a woman’s body could so naturally, so emphatically defend itself from rape is a cool sort-of inverse to the misogynistic, moronic belief expressed in the infamous 2012 quote from a Republican lawmaker, that “if it’s a legitimate rape the female body has ways to try to shut that whole thing [reproduction] down.”
great video, i really love and appreciate the obvious time and care u put into making them. something that stands out to me is that the final girl trope isolates women, as in literally leaves them alone and i know the whole point is that they're survivors but in the case of like needy in jennifer's body or justine in raw they are the final girls bc they had one of their strongest female relationships severed. needy was forced to kill jennifer out of self preservation and justine's sister is imprisoned. it's something that saddens me bc it's a parallel to what happens all the time in real life - female friendships are eroded because of compulsory heteronormativity, the pressure to prioritize romantic relationships over platonic ones and to overall center men in our lives.
@@RaidenMustDie3594 no. This is untrue. I seen too many men fetishaising graphic rape screans (I have no problem with consensual non con kink, but can you at least use something that was made in mind with consensual noncon).
@@Alexandraadftxr7052 wrong, again. Men are humans we feel empathy for women and other humans, we are not a monolith or a hive mind that all think the same. I don’t like rape scenes in movies, and frankly no one else does either but saying it’s used to arouse men is psychotic. Rape scenes shouldn’t be used in movies In my opinion, but don’t act like men don’t feel empathy, we’re not a hive mind we’re humans like you
@@RaidenMustDie3594 I know that not all men are the same, and that a lot of men have empathy. But we can't forget that the men who write graphic rape screans into media, are more ofthen are not that type of men who has emphaty for women. I can agree with that rape scenes shoudn't be used in media, as it often used (motivetion for the male lead, shock factor, ect).
I've been waiting for this video ever since you released the title/thumbnail, it was definitely worth the wait :) Such a small detail, but I really love how the title cards and music match up with each other
This is so cool! I studied the gothic in English literature and they pointed out the gendered difference between terror (the gothic) and horror, because terror was written by and for women, whereas the opposite was for horror. Horror was about getting a physical reaction with gore (Like 'The Monk'), whereas the gothic was essentially psychological thrillers on paper, with a lot of the fears of women (being pursued by men they didn't want etc). Angela Carter was a huge feminist writer of the 70's, and her short story collection 'The Bloody Chamber' is amazing to break down and analyse, especially in contrast to 'Dracula' which is a gothic novel that's the complete opposite (anti-feminist) and written by a man.
I love how eclectic your videos’s subject matter is. To go from Hilary Duff/Disney channel actresses to talking about horror movies and women, to freaking James Franco so effortlessly is a talent few possess
This was excellent. I'm so stoked you spoke about Ginger Snaps, a personal fav. Another that comes to mind is May, I would love to see something about it. Also, the idea that A24 somehow came up with 'smart' horror is so dumb, it's like these folks have never seen a horror movie before ffs.
There's an indie horror film that came out a while ago called Wildling, it's a little similar to Wilding, only the main girl Anna transforms into a wild carnivorous creature after being rescued from her father who kept her locked up and drugged her to slow her maturity.
I'm a big fan of the film 'Prevenge'. Before watching it I'd heard it was boring and not worth the time, but having watched it I really enjoyed it. I think it's interesting it wasn't grouped in with other 'elevated horror', potentially, because it was made by a female comedic actress. I loved this video, and it really reminded me of how much I loved that film. Would definitely recommend xx
It's also probably because it didn't get a wide release in mainstream theatres with a big distribution company marketing campaign behind it as is the case with so many other amazing indie horror films as well.
It has a lack of clarity in its tone, I felt like it wasn't sure if it was a dark comedy or entirely horror and whether the protagonists actions were meant to be reprehensible or justified by the misogyny around her. The performances were great and I'd recommend it at least once for its originality but overall it was a little underwhelming and the ending was just average.
I watched Teeth expecting it to be terrible, and it's now one of my favourite films. It made me wish that all women really did have something like shark teeth down there to tear off men's bits if they hurt us!
I loved the film Teeth. I usually avoid horror, not 'cause I'm a snob (there's no such thing as elevated ANYTHING, there's just art) but because I don't enjoy feeling scared, but I'm begining to think that I could really get into this subgenre of horror that's supernatural and feminist, like Jennifer's Body and Ginger Snaps. As long as someone holds me at the really scary bits.
I am reminded of Rosemary's Baby (although I haven't seen that film in over a decade I believe so I can't remember what problematic shit that had going on) because the villain of the movie was less the actual devil that came to impregnate her but more her (and women throughout history) being gaslighted by the men in their lives.
This made me realize that most of my favourite movies are feminist horrors. I actually watched Ginger Snaps for the first time when I was like, 14 I think? It was my absolute favourite back then. I recently rewatched it and I can see why my feminism started evolving in the direction it did. Also, Raw is in my top 3 since 2016, I love it so so much.
Cool & informative video,but I'm surprised you didn't mention Rosemary's Baby(1968) or The Stepford Wives (1975), considering that both aren't only cult classics, but male oppression, misogyny &a woman's role in a patriarchal society are among their central themes, as well. ❤️
Yess!!! So excited to see this! I really think I mean alongside sci fi, horror has always been able to do/discuss unique things because it often uses metaphor ect, and is willing to delve into heavy themes. But of course it is complex because it is Horror. Often we are allowed to see unique and highly complex representation but they are only allowed to be shown if they're brutalised. And often there is that element of the male gaze or the outside gaze. I think it also has such a unique history with the 'other' the 'freaks' obviously it's an incredibly complex history and relationship with mental illness and physical disabilities (especially physical deformities used as body horror). But it also often allows for complex works that center of 'others' which are often created for the 'majority' the normal crowd to gawk and be shocked and thrilled by how horrifyingly unknown this other is, while at the same time allowing the other sometimes to see themselves exist in unique ways. Sorry idk if this is repetitive but I love this topic I love your videos and videos on this topic!
One of my favorite of this genre has to be The Company of Wolves. Great subversion of the Little red riding hood tale, with the main character embracing her "inner wolf" in the end.
I love love Val Lewton's movies. Cat people, the seventh victim, the curse of the cat people, I walked with a zombie, etc, all fantastic and with female protagonists
maybe i'm saying this because i'm a guy, but i always felt like "ginger snaps", "carrie', and the like were about what damage can happen when womanhood is oppressed, stifled, called "evil": it brings out a vengeful monster that proves one can't stifle women, to the detriment of all involved . Just my viewpoint. this is a FANTASTIC essay, luv it! really made me ponder! Luv your work @yharazayd
Another wonderfully put together piece! Love the vent about "Elevated Horror" - Stop, just stop. I thought I was just noticing that lately and it feels very wtf. Horror is horror is horror. Sure there's sub-genre's of course.
I love this video sooo much. It's such a gem in the RUclips pool of video essays. This is probably my 4th time coming back and it's still just as exciting to hear you talk about this
i love your essays so much!! the research behind them is always immaculate, the aesthetic is always on point and your voice is just sooo soothing. thank you for your hard work!!
i love women in horror where they embrace their power and seek vengeance like hell yeah, go get your revenge !! the other lamb is another beautiful rendition of girls going into womanhood and fighting against their oppressor. chef's kiss!!
A friend and I watched pearl together and both LOVED it (feminine rage and all that) but then when I looked at the rating it wasn’t as high as I expected so I went to look at comments and pretty much every non-stellar review was essentially a man saying that he can’t see a woman as a threat and that it took too long to get to the killing, thereby also admitting that they don’t want character building!! Then me and my friend had the most amazing conversation and it very much relates to this video so I will def be sending this her way!!
Wow, this video is honestly so amazing, it’s one of the best videos i’ve ever seen here on youtube. From the content to the music to the layout. I just want you to know how good this is and i’ll definitely keep coming back.
I love horror films and love this topic! The Exorcist is another movie that has been interpreted as literally demonizing female puberty and sexual maturation.
As a horror fan, I really love this video essay. You can include the movie Revenge there or other Asian horror films where women are actually real characters.
this could not have been better timed thank you!! I'm currently writing a research essay on female pleasure and coming of age in horror focusing on Raw and Carrie and this vid has given me so many more resources/quotes - also it feels great to see someone take women in horror seriously because I've seen that a lot of articles/essays about the genre are either about "elevated horror" (gross) or they take slasher tropes like the final girl at face value and write off the whole genre as sexist and lowbrow. Horror does still have a long way to go but thank you for taking it seriously it has a very special place in my heart
Ahhhh thank you for mentioning the genius that is Daphne du Maurier! Also, I never noticed I tend to gravitate towards these movies more than to any other genre. Great video-essay overall!
I feel like one reason that women are so drawn to horror is that it's one of the few genres where we can just let loose. Whether it's as the final girl dueling against the villain or as the villain themselves, we're allowed to be as messy and violent as we need to be. Our fears are manifested on the screen and not only are those fears justified, we're encouraged to fight back against them as viciously as we need to.
SPOILERS FOR SLEEPAWAY CAMP IN THIS COMMENT Yes please, and Id love if they skipped on the random child murders and the SA. Everything else was so justified and then I felt like they were just trying to make Angela seem as evil as possible before the reveal
Another fun movie that follows some of these tropes is the original “Diaboliques”, its a great movie and I would 100% recommend it, just a warning though it is in french!!
this is absolutely fantastic! I first saw this video a few months ago and it gave me a whole new perspective on horror, I haven't stopped thinking about it ever since. It's one of those things that definetly impacted the way I watch movies. Great job!
where's that adam scott meme when you need it; it's about the inherent horror of women fighting back against a society of patriarchy and rape culture. ne ways thanks so much for this very insightful look into two of my favourite topics!
Holy crap- I wish I could take everyone I have ever met, put them in an auditorium and make them watch this.. This is incredible! Your insight and verbiage literally kept me on the edge of my seat the entire video. Thank you so much, from one woman horror lover to another xoxox
Im Mexican, and being the final girl in a horror movie is my dream role, but i know it will never happen until I am too old for the genre, and it really depresses me. But this is the best video I have ever seen about horror and women!!!
Honestly I’ve personally always thought that horror is, in a way, more inherently “deep”, as in it has more symbolism or commentary etc.., than other genres. Not to say that these genres Can’t be symbolic or have commentary or anything else, just that I think horror, by its nature, makes commentary inherent to its story. Because why is This scary? What scares us about this? What does the at say about us? I just think it’s basically built into the genre
This was such a good video essay! I love hearing analysis on horror films especially the trope of the monstrous woman so i was really excited to watch this video. Also thanks for writing down your music choices for this video bcs i need to look them all up asap
Demon Knight was the first, and for a regrettably long time the ONLY instance of a woman of color as progtagonist that I was aware of. That movie still rules.
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That one movie about the native American girl who turns into a werewolf to drive the settlers from their land it sounds f****** awesome and I need a remake of that.
But with an Indigenous actress, preferably. And also where she’s the hero, not the villain.
@@katherinemorelle7115 YES 100000% why won't hollywood remake something like this instead of making their 35th spider man remake in 20 years
That would be an awesome movie to Remake
SHUT UP AND TAKE MY MONEY
Now *there's* a remake that I would watch the shit out of!
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Oh my gosh you guys should do a collab. I love you both 🥺
I love that I watch you and you watch all my favorite channels as well.
The fact that you watch this and BKR is correct
I love your videos to they’re also interesting and good
"not that women are monsters but the world treats them like they are even when all they're doing is defending themselves" love this thank u. also jennifer's body is one of my favorite movies everrr hehe
Yes, it is women who are treated like monsters. Men of course are seen as entirely harmless. It's not like anyone crosses the street to avoid men who are slightly too big for their liking. It's not like men are percieved by society to be savage animals who can't control their desires. It's not like men are generally feared by the opposite gender simply for existing. No, it's the WOMEN who are percieved as monstrous.
holy shit i read this comment just 2 seconds before the video said it yay
i can't believe i accidentally suggested carrie wasn't born with her abilities, that was rude. edit: ok, i'll just say it since it keeps coming up -- i don't consider red of us (2019) to be a final girl. she's not the sole survivor and the main people she came into the story with are still very much alive ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Your voice is sick
To be fair, in the book it is heavily implied that her father also had telekinetic powers and that there are other people who do, so she kind of was born with her powers. She just didn't develop them until she came of age.
@@kittygrimm7301 also in the book it was said that her grandmother also possessed such powers. Carrie's powers are hereditary, both her mother and father have the telekinesis gene, it's just dormant in both of them and not dormant in Carrie. Also in the book I think it implies that the telekinesis gene is always dormant in males they can be the carrier of the gene but they won't actually have powers.
Watch & review a Dutch film called BLUE MY MIND(Mia's Body is changing) its also a coming of age creature feature 😃💄⏳
@@kittygrimm7301 No, the book implies that men are the ones who carry (Carrie hehe) the telekinesis gene, yet women are the ones who can manifest the power. That means if Carrie had any children they wouldn't have telekinesis. It really ties back to the idea of womanhood and the pains of growing, and how the "curse of blood" (as her mother so affectively calls it) is not only talking about menstruation, but her telekinetic abilities.
I'm so glad you talked about Teeth and actually took it seriously. I saw it when I was like 14 and I really liked it and then I went to read about it and it was just a bunch of men laughing at it. It's not perfect but I don't think it deserves being treated like a joke.
I love that film!!! I saw it in the cinnema and it was great! Everyone in the cinema really bonded over shared reactions to it 😂
I thought it was a dark comedy film when I heard about it. The idea sounded out there, but I’m happy to see people getting something from it.
Saw it at about the same age. I always thought it was pretty good. The fact that she goes on as an avenging angel type character was bitter sweet.
Bitter, in that she seems to forever be surrounded by creeps.
I worked at Blockbuster when it came out and I had to tell everyone who asked what it was about. Easily one of my favorite memories is the faces on a lot of the men I explained it to.
Agreed!
They arent called elevated horror. They're call "psychological thrillers" because they are afraid to call a horror movie good
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This is exactly what George Carlin was saying about euphemisms. They are the actual thing but people dress them up a different way to give off some palatable facade. I can't believe I fell for this because of my perception that horror is a trash genre of slashers from watching too much CinemaSins. "We need some new label for 'smarter' films, cause we don't want to associate with *those* films." I blame the hipsters.
So true!!
Although I mostly agree with the snobby art critique
Because for a long time I didn't like horror films until around 2010, something definitely changed that caught my interest
I usually call them psychological horrors. Because they don't center on a so called attack ir jumpscare but on your own paranoia. I tend to like them better, but it's all horror indeed.
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I love women in horror. I love women embracing their power. I think it gives us the power that we lack in the world. The freedom of revenge. Some form of escapism I suppose.
And wish fulfillment
@@charisleighmusic if your wish fulfilment is eating people of the opposite sex I'm a little concerned
@@abyssalnightmare551 lol not that kind of wish fulfillment. Yuck.
Which is why I love "I Spit on Your Grave" so much. That woman got her revenge in the most epic way possible
Revenge against who? Men? Which men? Will genuinely good and respectful men be included in this revenge campaign?
I thought the movie Thelma was a really interesting counterpoint to Carrie (and clearly heavily inspired by it). Major spoilers:
The heavily religious parent was a father, and his family had a history of drugging the powerfully psychic women in the family into a stupor "for the greater good". He had been hiding the truth from her and attempting to control her since she accidentally killed her brother as a child. Thelma's sexual awakening, and the awakening of her powers, came when she found herself attracted to a woman, which was interesting given the way homosexuality is religiously policed to a far greater degree than heterosexuality. In the end, Thelma murders her father, heals her mother from the permanent injuries caused by a suicide attempt after her brother's death, and just... goes off to live her best life, dating women and using her reality-warping powers as she pleases. She isn't punished, although there is moral ambiguity to the use of her powers. I also think it's an incredibly interesting choice that she kills the male members of her family but heals her mother, given the way the film is very heavily about gender. I would read a master's thesis written about that film, but I haven't seen it talked about much (possibly because it's Norwegian language).
Thelma was so good! I definitely read her relationship to be entirely brought about by her powers though, which is pretty fucked up! The girl has a boyfriend but then starts appearing to Thelma out of nowhere and then breaks up with him. But I agree, it's morally ambiguous whether she should use them or not. (Not that she has control-- the things she makes happen are often when she is asleep.)
I watched Thelma shortly after it came out. I loved it
I didn't like her mother at all and the way she treated her, you could tell she never loved Thelma
Thank you for reminding me of this movie. I was intrigued by it when I saw the trailer years ago but someone got into my ear about it and discouraged me about watching it. I'm so glad I saw this and was like, "fuck was I thinking?" and watched it anyway. Also, frankly glad for the spoilers because I might have seen this movie in a completely different light. I'd enjoyed it and the questions it left me with.
Don't let people talk you out of the things you like kids!
I didn't understand the allegorical significance of her grandma killing her spouse. It seems it hurt her a lot, since she became ill afterwards. Also, I understand she killed her brother out of jealousy, yes? What exactly does her power implies metaphorically?
My monstrous menstruating soul needed this today.
same i’ve been bleeding all week this helped
It is so funny you mention that, I'm currently dealing with the same situation.
I'm giggling but my fetus incubator feels the opposite
Me too right now
Horror is constantly evolving with the fears of society and how we tell stories. As long as people are afraid of something, horror will always be here to stay.
Exactly!
Wow. You went into a really deep place there, girl.
Also not to mention the way horror tends to treat mentally ill people. As in they treat them like trash usually.
Renegade Cut uploaded a video on that exact subject yesterday if you haven't seen it already
@@qwerty_314 thanks dude!
Yes! Much like society smh...
Ari Aster uses people with facial deformities (if that's the right word) in a rude way also. In Hereditary it was the little sister and in Midsommar it was the character who was supposed to guard over the book.
Franklin from Texas chain saw massacre
Oh this slaps
Oh wow fancy seeing you hereXD
Well well well if it isn't Sarah Zed
Sarah!
So glad you recommend the Rue video recently, cause this whole channel slaps.
For Sarah Z to aprove, I am pumped
Can't believe u made this whole video and didn't mention A Girl Walks Home Alone At Night... Hello female monster and heavy themes of feminism, hello female writer and director, hello non-white protagonist... It truly went so hard. Some would say the best Iranian Vampire Western out there.
It looks great. Thanks for introducing me to it.
I love that movie!
Wait Iranian??? How have i not heard of this?? We have a vampire horror movie???
omg yes A Girl Walks Home Alone At Night is so so good
Loveee
"I don't know who said it, but it's basically this: 'I don't like horror movies, but I liked Hereditary so I have to call it something else."
I find this quote very interesting, because the reason the term/category of Psychological Thriller exists is because Silence Of The Lambs won an Oscar, but the people running The Oscars didn't want a horror movie to win one, so they called it something else. Makes me wonder if we're gonna keep renaming things everytime they become too associated with horror for movie snobs
As someone who is really scared of horror movies but really likes their analysis I really enjoy your videos because you make everything so interesting and cool also I hope we get our black protagonist one day
I am the same way!
You gotta check out Get Out & Us - I know people tend to call em both more of a thriller but idk for me it’s horror as well especially watching as a black woman
@@ilovedeactivatedaccounts Us is definitely horror it gave me nightmares for months
Cabin in the woods and A Quiet Place are two other movies that are more thriling than scary!
There are many black protagonist in horror not a lot but a good few
Drop your Spotify link girl, your transition music is always on point
Agreed!
When I heard Discounts by Cupcakke I screamed!!!
Her music taste is so good !!
when i heard forgive me by chloe x halle i literally freaked out, such great music taste.!
FKA Twigs, M3LL155X, go listen to it
I hate the term elevated horror. There's a lot of horror subgenres and some people like one or whatever more than others and that's fine but elevated horror doesn't exist.
Great video! I love it
Completely agree! I'm not big on slasher movies or "torture porn" bc I'm a bit of a scaredy cat, but that doesn't diminish the importance of those subgenres to the horror genre as a whole
It is a patronizing term, nonetheless the term works for horror movies that subverts the genre and/or widely respected by mainstream audiences and critics.
@@alonzopatton6550 but these movies are not a new thing. They just aren't 'mainstream' as Hereditary or Get Out, maybe. And these movies can be categorized in other subgenres. There's no need for such a snob term.
@@everuby1438 I'm not much into r*pe revenge or demonizing mental illness or with too much jump scares bc I'm very sensitive uwu
All Cheerleaders Die is another movie where the female characters are survivors and the actual monster is a sexist man. And Blue My Mind isn't horror, but compares girlhood to becoming a mermaid, though I think it doesn't have a specific thing such as the start of puberty behind it.
Omg! I love mermaids and i love feminist type movies! Where can you find Blue My Mind?
Puberty is the reason for Mia transformation into a mermaid😕
@@adejareojo Did she just start her period?
I wish I could see all cheerleaders die for the first time again that movie was amazing ☺️
Thank you for this video. I hate the fact that it seems to be this pervasive idea in society that Black women don’t like horror, that we don’t like cartoons, that we don’t like comic books, or anime, or sci-fi, etc., and it’s frustrating. I would like to see more women of colour, and Black women, represented in horror
As a black girl, I LOVE cartoons and anime.
I’m a cis-gay-male, and growing up horror films were my favorite! I was obsessed with Saw (to fulfill my torture-gore-blood lust lol) but honestly, I was more obsessed with all the horror films with women as the lead. I loved how when women were leading the show, they were strong and fearless (in the horror movies I loved the most and watched over and over again). Thank you for this, it brought back many memories of going to blockbuster and immediately running to the horror section to see what was new and what I hadn’t seen yet to throw in my basket. I can’t believe my parent let me watch the fucked up shit that I did when I was barely 10. I think they knew I wasn’t letting them impact my thinking and actions or reenacting what I was watching - but rather being inspired by those female leads and also that I just loved getting spooked and creeped out! Halloween was the favorite holiday in our house. We went all out with the decorations and costumes. It was a family affair when we’d all sit down and watch a (tamer, i.e. pg13) scary movie together. Some of my favorite evenings as a kiddo. Come look at my movie collection - it’s mostly horror flicks. 🤗💕🤘🏻🔥👻💀🕷🔪
I feel like women are the best at writing horror because we know fear like no cis man does, we are seen as objects by society and men, and they use us. We often cant be alone without at least the worry of being victimized, though sadly enough its often more than worry we experience.. of course this includes any minority, really the more minorities a woman is in the more danger she is in, such as being a poc, trans, disabled, neurodiverse and ect. This is terrible and should be stopped, but it does give us the power to write some damn good horror, no? Now im trans, but as someone born and seen as female in public, the same goes for me.. be safe everyone
Never have truer words been spoken. I always remember one time when I was at self-defense courses for both genders. When the instructor asked "what was the last time you felt in danger because of another person" every single woman in the room instantly came up with dozens and dozens of examples while almost all the men just shrugged and didn't know what to say.
I think that what you're talking about is very true. I always liked movies about monsters and ghost and all that, but I love the movies that combine that part with reality because maybe we are gonna be afraid of a ghost, but for sure we are going to be scared of being chased at night by someone that wants to hurt us just by being LGBT+ or cis women, just because they can, that's a fear that many of us feel and that can go so well with horror. Horror is one of the best genres that exist (I know that there are some exceptions) because it allows writing compelling stories that might be seen as impossible but that holds a lot of truth in them by using metaphors.
@quasar I just don't see that as full reality but ok
Spot on. There is an inherent fear of not being in control of ones own safety that girls and women are exposed to across almost all cultures. It's like a shadow or a background noise in the back of your mind, though not always noticeable consciously. Still there affecting us none the less. That stuff has sometimes been hard for me to make individuals understand (mostly guys). Too abstract or foreign for them or something idk..
@@Eris_Norregard so true, I was talking to a guy friend around my age over drinks (in the pre C-19 times lol) and I was talking about fear with him, and he said "yea, but guys have to worry about drunk/high guys picking fights to prove his manliness/stroke his ego" and I just. Blinked at him.
Sir, I had to worry about walking home from school after staying late for a project bc it's dark out now and I could have been raped during the 30 mins trek (down alleys and paths with foliage etc perfect to hide a body in, and which are extremely quiet after 3.30pm, once everybody's left the school), not to mention, later that night leaving the club, wrapping my coat around myself and taking the long, well lit way home vs the dark alley shortcut, bc even though my feet ache in my heels I'd rather be in pain than raped.
I pointed this out to him and he was shocked. He feebly brought up "what about getting mugged? That's gender neutral?" And I was like, if I'm getting mugged, I can throw my wallet aside just like you, but once I've done that, there's nothing stopping them from raping me anyway. It's like a bonus treat for a successful mugging. Once you throw your wallet, they're done, unless they wanna kill you/you fight back.
And I pointed out that the difference between us is that is that he is ALWAYS considered a person, but I am ALWAYS considered a woman. People view me vagina-first. So I have to view them Threat-first.
It has nothing to do with the theme but your musical taste is immaculate!!
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when forgive me came on I had to bop
@@dasiawillis girl same😫
"Elevated horror" is the new "graphic novel".
YES LMAO
Wait, are there REALLY no horror films with a black girl as the main character/survivor aside from AvP?
Guess I outta get writing...
There's Us by Jordan Peele, but we could ALWAYS use more
I think on the top of my head Brandy's character in I still know what you did last summer survive but that movie wasn't great so does it even count??
We’ll survivor I can name plenty, but they are never the leads.
As far as sci-fi/cyber punk, the only black female main character I can think of is Angela Bassett in stranger days. Points for having a female director too
Bad Times at the El Royale isn't really a horror movie, closer to a thriller I'd say, but Cynthia Erivo's character survives and is (alongside Jeff Bridges) the closest thing to a lead in a largely ensemble movie.
The movie Demon Knight, a part of Tales from The Crypt, has Jada Pinkett-Smith as a final girl. Outside of those, not many.
When you mentioned you were black i guess i got a little excited because well, like you i'm a black woman who's very much into this topic and horror in general. Touching on the topic of the presence of black women in horror is important and like you said, has a long way to go.
I’ve considered Lupita Nyog’o ‘s character Red from Us a final girl lol
Also the soundtrack for this video is 🔥
You don't see a lot of woc final girls I wonder why that is...
snatchadams69 👀☕️
she's not a final girl because she's not the sole survivor of a slasher movie. Us isn't even a slasher.
Ginger Snaps is one of the best feminist horror movies.
yes. if u like it u should check out may!!!
It's probably one of my favorite horror movies period. Heh.
@@fkatwigsisthequeenofenglan4748 yes may is amazing, along with ginger snaps!
Could I ask how is it feminist? Not trying to be annoying, but I'm just curious about your perspective on it.
@@zeera7080 It's a story about menstruation, sisters, their love for each other.
I was wondering why I randomly woke up at 7am. I was about to go back to bed now I see why I was summoned
Not very long ago I remember thinking that I didn't like horror films (without even seeing one), but then your channel introduced me to jennifer's body, and now I've watched a few horror films. So basically I'd just like to say thanks, for introducing me to a whole genre of movies, that I quite like.
As an albino black girl who’s never seen representation in horror movies but in love with the genre none the less you just gained a sub🥺
When i go out without sunglasses and sunscreen that's a horror movie for me i'll go blind and burn alive
Your not albino. You have dark ginger-dark brown hair so obviously you have melanin. You just have light skin.
Its prolly dyed did yhu think abt tht
@@MISSTRASHY_ seriously, learn how to spell. And like yeah it could be dyed but seeing it the way it Is makes me assume she might not know what a black albino person actually is supposed to look like.
Bby i type how i talk ion need grammer ion talk fancy nd proper like y'all keep it cute🤣🤣…@@Pandazillaaa
The Alien Vs Predator thing is actually something I never noticed. That's both cool for the movie and pretty disappointing for all most other movies
“Vagina dentata” is a term that I have always found so beautiful and fascinating and terrible not just as a concept but the term itself. Like the famous “cellar door”. I was just a bit too young to see the movie when it first came out but I read about it at the time and was heavily impacted just by that tiny glimpse of the story. It gives a unique literal representation to the weight and responsibility society puts on a woman to control her sexuality. And the idea that a woman’s body could so naturally, so emphatically defend itself from rape is a cool sort-of inverse to the misogynistic, moronic belief expressed in the infamous 2012 quote from a Republican lawmaker, that “if it’s a legitimate rape the female body has ways to try to shut that whole thing [reproduction] down.”
Anytime someone positively mentions Jennifer’s Body I get fluttery inside - also this is an amazing video essay
great video, i really love and appreciate the obvious time and care u put into making them. something that stands out to me is that the final girl trope isolates women, as in literally leaves them alone and i know the whole point is that they're survivors but in the case of like needy in jennifer's body or justine in raw they are the final girls bc they had one of their strongest female relationships severed. needy was forced to kill jennifer out of self preservation and justine's sister is imprisoned. it's something that saddens me bc it's a parallel to what happens all the time in real life - female friendships are eroded because of compulsory heteronormativity, the pressure to prioritize romantic relationships over platonic ones and to overall center men in our lives.
You should definitely talk about how s*xual assault is used to arouse m*n in horror movies.
Spoiler alert, it’s NOT. When men see a rape scene our heart drops, we feel like the victim deserves justice in the movie. wtf is wrong with you?
@@RaidenMustDie3594 no. This is untrue. I seen too many men fetishaising graphic rape screans (I have no problem with consensual non con kink, but can you at least use something that was made in mind with consensual noncon).
@@Alexandraadftxr7052 wrong, again. Men are humans we feel empathy for women and other humans, we are not a monolith or a hive mind that all think the same. I don’t like rape scenes in movies, and frankly no one else does either but saying it’s used to arouse men is psychotic. Rape scenes shouldn’t be used in movies In my opinion, but don’t act like men don’t feel empathy, we’re not a hive mind we’re humans like you
@@RaidenMustDie3594 I know that not all men are the same, and that a lot of men have empathy. But we can't forget that the men who write graphic rape screans into media, are more ofthen are not that type of men who has emphaty for women.
I can agree with that rape scenes shoudn't be used in media, as it often used (motivetion for the male lead, shock factor, ect).
@@Alexandraadftxr7052 there you go, you have your answer the ones that are using womens struggles are bad directors, and bad writers.
I've been waiting for this video ever since you released the title/thumbnail, it was definitely worth the wait :)
Such a small detail, but I really love how the title cards and music match up with each other
This is so cool! I studied the gothic in English literature and they pointed out the gendered difference between terror (the gothic) and horror, because terror was written by and for women, whereas the opposite was for horror. Horror was about getting a physical reaction with gore (Like 'The Monk'), whereas the gothic was essentially psychological thrillers on paper, with a lot of the fears of women (being pursued by men they didn't want etc). Angela Carter was a huge feminist writer of the 70's, and her short story collection 'The Bloody Chamber' is amazing to break down and analyse, especially in contrast to 'Dracula' which is a gothic novel that's the complete opposite (anti-feminist) and written by a man.
I love how eclectic your videos’s subject matter is. To go from Hilary Duff/Disney channel actresses to talking about horror movies and women, to freaking James Franco so effortlessly is a talent few possess
This was excellent. I'm so stoked you spoke about Ginger Snaps, a personal fav. Another that comes to mind is May, I would love to see something about it. Also, the idea that A24 somehow came up with 'smart' horror is so dumb, it's like these folks have never seen a horror movie before ffs.
i’ve been bleeding for 8 days straight i needed this
I'm not sure that's normal, you might want to see a doctor
@@abyssalnightmare551 😳 That’s very normal for some women. It was until I hit my late teens my period shortened considerably.
There's an indie horror film that came out a while ago called Wildling, it's a little similar to Wilding, only the main girl Anna transforms into a wild carnivorous creature after being rescued from her father who kept her locked up and drugged her to slow her maturity.
I'm a big fan of the film 'Prevenge'. Before watching it I'd heard it was boring and not worth the time, but having watched it I really enjoyed it. I think it's interesting it wasn't grouped in with other 'elevated horror', potentially, because it was made by a female comedic actress. I loved this video, and it really reminded me of how much I loved that film. Would definitely recommend xx
It's also probably because it didn't get a wide release in mainstream theatres with a big distribution company marketing campaign behind it as is the case with so many other amazing indie horror films as well.
It has a lack of clarity in its tone, I felt like it wasn't sure if it was a dark comedy or entirely horror and whether the protagonists actions were meant to be reprehensible or justified by the misogyny around her. The performances were great and I'd recommend it at least once for its originality but overall it was a little underwhelming and the ending was just average.
The lead actor was actually pregnant in it too
I watched Teeth expecting it to be terrible, and it's now one of my favourite films. It made me wish that all women really did have something like shark teeth down there to tear off men's bits if they hurt us!
The ginger snaps movies were so awesome, including red riding hood
I've felt this for a while but could never vocalize it properly. Thank you for saying this!!
I loved the film Teeth. I usually avoid horror, not 'cause I'm a snob (there's no such thing as elevated ANYTHING, there's just art) but because I don't enjoy feeling scared, but I'm begining to think that I could really get into this subgenre of horror that's supernatural and feminist, like Jennifer's Body and Ginger Snaps.
As long as someone holds me at the really scary bits.
The fact that you used "Forgive Me" in this makes me appreciate you more
I am reminded of Rosemary's Baby (although I haven't seen that film in over a decade I believe so I can't remember what problematic shit that had going on) because the villain of the movie was less the actual devil that came to impregnate her but more her (and women throughout history) being gaslighted by the men in their lives.
That’s very true, the main villain of the film is for all intents and purposes her husband, alongside her neighbors of course
This made me realize that most of my favourite movies are feminist horrors. I actually watched Ginger Snaps for the first time when I was like, 14 I think? It was my absolute favourite back then. I recently rewatched it and I can see why my feminism started evolving in the direction it did. Also, Raw is in my top 3 since 2016, I love it so so much.
Cool & informative video,but I'm surprised you didn't mention Rosemary's Baby(1968) or The Stepford Wives (1975), considering that both aren't
only cult classics, but male oppression, misogyny &a woman's role in a patriarchal society are among their central themes, as well. ❤️
And both films are based on books written by Ira Levin. So the similar themes were definitely not a coincidence.
Yess!!! So excited to see this! I really think I mean alongside sci fi, horror has always been able to do/discuss unique things because it often uses metaphor ect, and is willing to delve into heavy themes. But of course it is complex because it is Horror. Often we are allowed to see unique and highly complex representation but they are only allowed to be shown if they're brutalised. And often there is that element of the male gaze or the outside gaze. I think it also has such a unique history with the 'other' the 'freaks' obviously it's an incredibly complex history and relationship with mental illness and physical disabilities (especially physical deformities used as body horror). But it also often allows for complex works that center of 'others' which are often created for the 'majority' the normal crowd to gawk and be shocked and thrilled by how horrifyingly unknown this other is, while at the same time allowing the other sometimes to see themselves exist in unique ways.
Sorry idk if this is repetitive but I love this topic I love your videos and videos on this topic!
Your sound design and narration are so goddamn amazing and your whole video is truly excellent.
This is definitely one of my sub-genres (carrie, raw, teeth, excision, ginger snaps, may).
One of my favorite of this genre has to be The Company of Wolves. Great subversion of the Little red riding hood tale, with the main character embracing her "inner wolf" in the end.
I love love Val Lewton's movies. Cat people, the seventh victim, the curse of the cat people, I walked with a zombie, etc, all fantastic and with female protagonists
This is being added to the list of my favourite video essays omfg it’s so well put together
Your videos make my day!! Also, Forgive Me in the background had me bopping ✨
maybe i'm saying this because i'm a guy, but i always felt like "ginger snaps", "carrie', and the like were about what damage can happen when womanhood is oppressed, stifled, called "evil": it brings out a vengeful monster that proves one can't stifle women, to the detriment of all involved . Just my viewpoint. this is a FANTASTIC essay, luv it! really made me ponder! Luv your work @yharazayd
4:47 CHLOE X HALLE FOR THE WIN
you're my new favorite movie critic! like OMG you talk about issues - that everyone else wants to ignore and you do it in such alt stylish way
Should i be watching this at 1 a.m. before a day of work and an italian test ? i don't see who can stop me.
Another wonderfully put together piece! Love the vent about "Elevated Horror" - Stop, just stop. I thought I was just noticing that lately and it feels very wtf. Horror is horror is horror. Sure there's sub-genre's of course.
THE EDITING, THE FONTS, THE MUSIC, THE CONCEPT, and YOUR DELIVERANCE. amazing.
I would really like to hear your take on Sleepaway Camp, especially after watching Nyxfears video on the film :)
I love this video sooo much. It's such a gem in the RUclips pool of video essays. This is probably my 4th time coming back and it's still just as exciting to hear you talk about this
can I just say your taste in music is brilliant !!
i love your essays so much!! the research behind them is always immaculate, the aesthetic is always on point and your voice is just sooo soothing. thank you for your hard work!!
i love women in horror where they embrace their power and seek vengeance like hell yeah, go get your revenge !! the other lamb is another beautiful rendition of girls going into womanhood and fighting against their oppressor. chef's kiss!!
Appreciate the adam & steve instrumentals!
Tbh I could hear you talk about these topics for hours.
A friend and I watched pearl together and both LOVED it (feminine rage and all that) but then when I looked at the rating it wasn’t as high as I expected so I went to look at comments and pretty much every non-stellar review was essentially a man saying that he can’t see a woman as a threat and that it took too long to get to the killing, thereby also admitting that they don’t want character building!! Then me and my friend had the most amazing conversation and it very much relates to this video so I will def be sending this her way!!
Wow, this video is honestly so amazing, it’s one of the best videos i’ve ever seen here on youtube. From the content to the music to the layout. I just want you to know how good this is and i’ll definitely keep coming back.
I love horror films and love this topic! The Exorcist is another movie that has been interpreted as literally demonizing female puberty and sexual maturation.
Great video and I loved that you included a snap of Even The Wind is Afraid, that movie still scares me
And people say turning red is “inappropriate” just say you hate teenage girls and Asians and go weirdo 🥴
Love it! I love the music and title card editing btw.
As a horror fan, I really love this video essay.
You can include the movie Revenge there or other Asian horror films where women are actually real characters.
this could not have been better timed thank you!! I'm currently writing a research essay on female pleasure and coming of age in horror focusing on Raw and Carrie and this vid has given me so many more resources/quotes - also it feels great to see someone take women in horror seriously because I've seen that a lot of articles/essays about the genre are either about "elevated horror" (gross) or they take slasher tropes like the final girl at face value and write off the whole genre as sexist and lowbrow. Horror does still have a long way to go but thank you for taking it seriously it has a very special place in my heart
Is it available to read anywhere?
i love the thrill of seeing an upload from yhara zayd
[Watches Carrie kill everyone at the prom]
Good for her.
This video was absolutely spectacular and I went FERAL when I started to hear Chloe x Halle. Top tier commentary on the horror genre!
Ahhhh thank you for mentioning the genius that is Daphne du Maurier! Also, I never noticed I tend to gravitate towards these movies more than to any other genre. Great video-essay overall!
Former fangirl here. It's pronounced Chris Lem-key.
Glad I wasn't the only fangirl of his. 🤣 Hell, I still fangirl every time I happen to watch FD3. 🤦🏻♀️😅 Lmao
@@brandiyount5365 Ahhh, final destination 3. The warm, fuzzy nostalgia... n_n
I feel like one reason that women are so drawn to horror is that it's one of the few genres where we can just let loose. Whether it's as the final girl dueling against the villain or as the villain themselves, we're allowed to be as messy and violent as we need to be. Our fears are manifested on the screen and not only are those fears justified, we're encouraged to fight back against them as viciously as we need to.
Of course I'm deeply disturbed, who wouldn't be?
I want to see a Sleepaway Camp remake that frames it as a revenge flick.
SPOILERS FOR SLEEPAWAY CAMP IN THIS COMMENT
Yes please, and Id love if they skipped on the random child murders and the SA. Everything else was so justified and then I felt like they were just trying to make Angela seem as evil as possible before the reveal
the editing of this video is amazing
Another fun movie that follows some of these tropes is the original “Diaboliques”, its a great movie and I would 100% recommend it, just a warning though it is in french!!
All i do during my planning period or breaks at school is watch your videos. I'm getting all of the other teachers at my school obsessed too
I have a test tmrw but instead I’m watching a yhara video. My priorities are definitely in order 😌
this is absolutely fantastic! I first saw this video a few months ago and it gave me a whole new perspective on horror, I haven't stopped thinking about it ever since. It's one of those things that definetly impacted the way I watch movies. Great job!
where's that adam scott meme when you need it; it's about the inherent horror of women fighting back against a society of patriarchy and rape culture. ne ways thanks so much for this very insightful look into two of my favourite topics!
I love the use of Figure 8 by FKA Twigs even if it's brief.
Holy crap- I wish I could take everyone I have ever met, put them in an auditorium and make them watch this.. This is incredible! Your insight and verbiage literally kept me on the edge of my seat the entire video. Thank you so much, from one woman horror lover to another xoxox
Your ramble about that "elevated horror" nonsense is really tempting me to subscribe
Im Mexican, and being the final girl in a horror movie is my dream role, but i know it will never happen until I am too old for the genre, and it really depresses me. But this is the best video I have ever seen about horror and women!!!
Honestly I’ve personally always thought that horror is, in a way, more inherently “deep”, as in it has more symbolism or commentary etc.., than other genres. Not to say that these genres Can’t be symbolic or have commentary or anything else, just that I think horror, by its nature, makes commentary inherent to its story. Because why is This scary? What scares us about this? What does the at say about us? I just think it’s basically built into the genre
I love finding a new channel; especially one as thoughtful and calming as this
This was such a good video essay! I love hearing analysis on horror films especially the trope of the monstrous woman so i was really excited to watch this video.
Also thanks for writing down your music choices for this video bcs i need to look them all up asap
Demon Knight was the first, and for a regrettably long time the ONLY instance of a woman of color as progtagonist that I was aware of. That movie still rules.
I just found this channel and I’m love with your voice, your stylistic editing and your understanding of the horror genre ☠️💕