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Films examined include: Carrie, Carrie II, The craft, Ginger snaps, the `Scream' and `Ring' series, What lies beneath, Dark water, The gift, Buffy - the vampire slayer. Includes a filmography.
How are tales such as 'Cinderella', 'Red Riding Hood' and 'Bluebeard' referenced and revised in modern screen horror? What aims motivate female protagonists, and what obstacles do they encounter? If these are cautionary tales for the 21st century, what do they tell us about gend…
Misfit Sisters assesses female characterization in recent screen horror, examining how a female rite of passage can be seen to operate in such texts as Scream, The Craft, Ginger Snaps and The Ring. Drawing parallels with folk tales it evaluates the trials female protagonists und…
A select group of television series with strong elements of fantasy has achieved cult status. This work analyzes what makes these programs unique, and what they have in common. Included are assessments of strategies used to promote the series' appeal; an explanation of "transmed…
"A select group of television series with strong elements of fantasy has achieved cult status. This work analyzes what makes these programs unique, and what they have in common. Included are assessments of strategies used to promote the series' appeal; an explanation of "transme…
"A select group of television series with strong elements of fantasy has achieved cult status. This work analyzes what makes these programs unique, and what they have in common. Included are assessments of strategies used to promote the series' appeal; an explanation of "transme…
"A select group of television series with strong elements of fantasy has achieved cult status. This work analyzes what makes these programs unique, and what they have in common. Included are assessments of strategies used to promote the series' appeal; an explanation of "transme…