Women in Horror: They Call Her One-Eye, or Thriller: A Cruel Picture John E. Meredith February 7, 2017 Women in Horror It comes off as rather art-house when it’s not being sleazy; like Jess Franco meets Ingmar Bergman.
Women in Horror: Linda Blair and The Exorcist Dave Hearn February 6, 2017 Women in Horror Yes, the effects are mesmerizing, the subject matter is terrifying, but the success of The Exorcist lies with young Linda Blair playing innocent pre-teen, Regan MacNeil.
Women in Horror: Surviving SAW The Final Girl February 5, 2017 Women in Horror I love Amanda. Amanda would never say, “but I have a family!” implying that her worth is higher because she chose to have children.
Women in Horror: Meg Foster Shawn Hill February 4, 2017 Women in Horror Perhaps it was the eyes that ensured she would become a horror queen.
Women in Horror: Barbara Crampton Paul Brian McCoy February 3, 2017 Women in Horror Barbara Crampton’s career resurrection is simply amazing to behold. Not only is she staying true to the genre that helped to make her a cult icon, she’s breaking new dramatic ground and crafting performances that are some of the best of her career.
Women in Horror: Dee Wallace Jessica Sowards February 2, 2017 Women in Horror When Dee Wallace was asked what it was like to work with kids and dogs, she laughed and responded, “I don’t think I would have had a career if it weren’t for kids and dogs!”
Women in Horror: THE SUBVERSION OF GENDER ROLES IN 1970’S HORROR The Final Girl February 1, 2017 Women in Horror And that is what fascinates me about this archetype; the fearless woman who can outsmart a serial killer and subvert gender roles in 90 minutes or less.