“Victim to hero to monster”: The Changing Role of Women in Horror

Producer: Molly O’Dempsey

Over the last century the role of women in horror films has changed significantly.

Women that once purely served as victims in early cinema, have since become highly complex individuals that reflect real world women and their fears.

To mark Halloween 2024, Molly O’Dempsey explores horror through a feminist lens.

Featured in this story: Dr Amanda Howell, Senior Lecturer, Griffith University; Katherine Putnam, Filmmaker, Lecturer, University of Southern Queensland

“Rosemary sees her baby for the first time.” Roman Polanski (1968). Rosemary’s Baby Paramount Pictures.
“Rosemary sees her baby for the first time.” Roman Polanski (1968). Rosemary’s Baby Paramount Pictures.

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