Hello Feminists and horror movie fans alike!
Welcome to the Sister Slasher, a blog that is dedicated to horror films of all decades and told from a slightly more feminist perspective.
Since the mere age of seven I have been utterly obsessed with horror films.
Paranormal? Slasher? Sci-Fi? It doesn’t matter. I am obsessed.
I remember every other weekend as a child browsing the horror movie section at Blockbuster and being so fascinated with the gory, ghastly DVD covers. Although my mother never approved of my horror obsession, I was still very intrigued by zombies, werewolves and vampires alike.
Horror films of the 70s and 80s are some of my favorites in particular. The Evil Dead, Carrie, Demons.You name it, I’ve probably seen it.
As an adult, and an outspoken feminist, I have also realized many of the sexist ideologies perpetuated throughout the horror movie genre.
In horror films, women are typically objectified and used as props. Slasher films such as The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, or Halloween, feature a “final girl”, a young, helpless, and (often) virginal woman who must defeat the evil (mostly male), entity or force.
Another common trope is the “easy”, ditzy, and smart-mouthed girl, who often is killed within the first five minutes.
Although I am a feminist, I have realized there is absolutely nothing wrong with enjoying horror films and simultaneously criticizing their problematic nature.
At the Sister Slasher, I want feminist and non-feminist horror fans to feel welcome. To partake in friendly discussions about the clever, fiery, and butt-kicking women that make up the horror movie genre. Anyone and everyone is welcome.
So c’mon, take a stab, you won’t regret it.
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This is such a cool idea! I love scary movies and Halloween is my favorite holiday. I actually just went to the theater to see The Nun. It is part of The Conjuring Series. It would be cool if you did a review of The Conjuring Series or even just their newest movie. I'll be sure to check out your page for new posts!
ReplyDeleteWow! I hope you enjoyed The Nun. I had been itching to see it, but never got around to it.
DeleteI'll definitely have to consider doing a review of The Conjuring Series! I've seen the first film, but I haven't watched the rest of the series. Thank you Myra!
This is an amazing blog idea! Just like Myra said, my favorite holiday is Halloween , and my favorite movie genre is horror! Each year for the weekends of October I have a horror movie marathon. Each weekend has a different them: slasher/gore, classic, paranormal, etc... It'll be interesting to see how the female roles have been molded throughout the horror movie years. Will you be writing a post specifically comparing the classic horror roles for females to the modern horror roles for females? I sure will take a stab at this blog and will be waiting for your next post!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Landrie!
DeleteThis is absolutely the best time to watch horror films. My friends and I always have movie nights together. This year we made a list of movies to watch and we're so excited to get through it!
I will probably compare and contrast difference between the newer horror roles for females, and older one's. Thank you!
What a unique take on a film blog. I am always interested to see other people's perceptions to films and this is going to be a blog I follow regularly. This is super timely as well, with Halloween just around the corner!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad that my blog is something you're interested in. I think it's so important to raise discussion when it comes to these things. I enjoy discussing the various roles women have in horror cinema, and getting to invite others to join in as well.
DeleteSPOOKY! What an amazing idea, especially since Halloween is coming up! I personally do not like scary movies or shows but your headline caught my attention. I had to check what your blog was about.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Aylin. I completely understand, horror movies are definitely not everyone's cup of tea. I'm glad this caught your interest, and I really do hope you continue to check this blog out!
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