Category: Master’s Thesis

  • Is Rape Revenge Dead?

    Is Rape Revenge Dead?

    One of the most controversial subjects in horror has continued to return to the screen time and time again. This contentious subject can offer many a feeling of catharsis, while others stand firm on its exploitative nature but what is it about the rape-revenge narrative that keeps bringing filmmakers and audiences back?

  • ‘Feminist or Filth’ – Preview of my Master’s thesis

    ‘Feminist or Filth’ – Preview of my Master’s thesis

    In this thesis, I will examine the evolution of the rape-revenge narrative as it has been utilized in horror films through a review of the cultural conditions that contributed to the establishment of rape as a narrative device in the horror genre.