A Monstress Comes of Age: Horror & Girlhood
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- Опубліковано 20 чер 2024
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Also not to mention the way horror tends to treat mentally ill people. As in they treat them like trash usually.
Renegade Cut uploaded a video on that exact subject yesterday if you haven't seen it already
@@qwerty_314 thanks dude!
Yes! Much like society smh...
Ari Aster uses people with facial deformities (if that's the right word) in a rude way also. In Hereditary it was the little sister and in Midsommar it was the character who was supposed to guard over the book.
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I love that I watch you and you watch all my favorite channels as well.
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I love your videos to they’re also interesting and good
That one movie about the native American girl who turns into a werewolf to drive the settlers from their land it sounds f****** awesome and I need a remake of that.
But with an Indigenous actress, preferably. And also where she’s the hero, not the villain.
@@katherinemorelle7115 YES 100000% why won't hollywood remake something like this instead of making their 35th spider man remake in 20 years
if y’all haven’t, watch chambers!!! netflix was horrible to not promote and continue the show, it was so good & chilling, and it’s been it’s only show with a lead Native actress
That would be an awesome movie to Remake
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They arent called elevated horror. They're call "psychological thrillers" because they are afraid to call a horror movie good
yesss
This is exactly what George Carlin was saying about euphemisms. They are the actual thing but people dress them up a different way to give off some palatable facade. I can't believe I fell for this because of my perception that horror is a trash genre of slashers from watching too much CinemaSins. "We need some new label for 'smarter' films, cause we don't want to associate with *those* films." I blame the hipsters.
So true!!
Although I mostly agree with the snobby art critique
Because for a long time I didn't like horror films until around 2010, something definitely changed that caught my interest
I usually call them psychological horrors. Because they don't center on a so called attack ir jumpscare but on your own paranoia. I tend to like them better, but it's all horror indeed.
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"no ~! white kids don't, no don't, don't touch the cursed object ~~" lmao
I'm so glad you talked about Teeth and actually took it seriously. I saw it when I was like 14 and I really liked it and then I went to read about it and it was just a bunch of men laughing at it. It's not perfect but I don't think it deserves being treated like a joke.
I love that film!!! I saw it in the cinnema and it was great! Everyone in the cinema really bonded over shared reactions to it 😂
I thought it was a dark comedy film when I heard about it. The idea sounded out there, but I’m happy to see people getting something from it.
Saw it at about the same age. I always thought it was pretty good. The fact that she goes on as an avenging angel type character was bitter sweet.
Bitter, in that she seems to forever be surrounded by creeps.
I worked at Blockbuster when it came out and I had to tell everyone who asked what it was about. Easily one of my favorite memories is the faces on a lot of the men I explained it to.
Agreed!
Just want to point out a few things:
1) Mary Shelley arguably introduced both science fiction and the Romantic horror genre to the Western world with Frankenstein.
2) The novel Carmilla shares quite a few similarities with Bram Stoker's Dracula, but it preceded Dracula by 26 years and centers on a (subtextual) romantic/sexual attraction between two women.
3) While it's not really a "horror movie", Bad Times at the El Royale has a black final girl so to speak.
I just want to say that Bad Times at the El Royale is one of my absolute favorite movies and I am so happy you mentioned it. ああああ！
I really liked Bad Times at the El Royale, too bad no one paid attention to it.
god i love carmilla. It's so sad that dracula is more popular :/
Since you mentioned Dracula, this isn't directly related, but looking at Bram's Stoker's book and comparing it to the actual historical figure that people associate with Dracula (Vlad the Impaler), you wouldn't necessarily understand where a lot of the typical vampire characteristics stem from. I have seen people suggesting that a lot of the myths that Bram Stoker's Dracula is based on can be traced back to another historical figure,
Elizabeth Báthory, who was a countess in the same general area of Europe (or at least it would appear like it's the same area to someone from the West at least. Different country, but still Eastern Europe).
There are myths saying that she would bathe in the blood of virgins in order to preserve her youth etc. etc. Of course it's possible that these were all made up because she was a rich, land-owning woman in the 16th century but still... It's quite interesting, thinking of how different the entire genre would be in terms of portrayals of women, had Bram Stoker not written Dracula, or if he had chosen to base the character more faithfully on
Elizabeth Báthory rather than on Vlad the Impaler. Also, it kind of exemplifies how at the time, powerful women were (possibly) unfairly villainised in popular word-of-mouth culture and yet not seen as valid horror villains for books written a couple of centuries later.
Oh damn I absolutely loved Bad Times At The El Royale. All the characters are awesome and the way they did create the ''final girl'' in it is just amazingly cool!
I love women in horror. I love women embracing their power. I think it gives us the power that we lack in the world. The freedom of revenge. Some form of escapism I suppose.
And wish fulfillment
@@charisleighmusic if your wish fulfilment is eating people of the opposite sex I'm a little concerned
@@abyssalnightmare551 lol not that kind of wish fulfillment. Yuck.
Which is why I love "I Spit on Your Grave" so much. That woman got her revenge in the most epic way possible
Revenge against who? Men? Which men? Will genuinely good and respectful men be included in this revenge campaign?
"not that women are monsters but the world treats them like they are even when all they're doing is defending themselves" love this thank u. also jennifer's body is one of my favorite movies everrr hehe
Yes, it is women who are treated like monsters. Men of course are seen as entirely harmless. It's not like anyone crosses the street to avoid men who are slightly too big for their liking. It's not like men are percieved by society to be savage animals who can't control their desires. It's not like men are generally feared by the opposite gender simply for existing. No, it's the WOMEN who are percieved as monstrous.
holy shit i read this comment just 2 seconds before the video said it yay
i can't believe i accidentally suggested carrie wasn't born with her abilities, that was rude. edit: ok, i'll just say it since it keeps coming up -- i don't consider red of us (2019) to be a final girl. she's not the sole survivor and the main people she came into the story with are still very much alive ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Your voice is sick
To be fair, in the book it is heavily implied that her father also had telekinetic powers and that there are other people who do, so she kind of was born with her powers. She just didn't develop them until she came of age.
@@kittygrimm7301 also in the book it was said that her grandmother also possessed such powers. Carrie's powers are hereditary, both her mother and father have the telekinesis gene, it's just dormant in both of them and not dormant in Carrie. Also in the book I think it implies that the telekinesis gene is always dormant in males they can be the carrier of the gene but they won't actually have powers.
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@@kittygrimm7301 No, the book implies that men are the ones who carry (Carrie hehe) the telekinesis gene, yet women are the ones who can manifest the power. That means if Carrie had any children they wouldn't have telekinesis. It really ties back to the idea of womanhood and the pains of growing, and how the "curse of blood" (as her mother so affectively calls it) is not only talking about menstruation, but her telekinetic abilities.
My monstrous menstruating soul needed this today.
same i’ve been bleeding all week this helped
It is so funny you mention that, I'm currently dealing with the same situation.
I'm giggling but my fetus incubator feels the opposite
Me too right now
'House of Psychotic Women: An Autobiographical Topography of Female Neurosis in Horror and Exploitation Films' by Kier-La Janisse is a solid read and I hope you read it and enjoy it, if you haven't already
this actually sounds like a fascinating, less talked about topic!!! so often villains in horror movies, not only women, are treated as "mad" or "escaped from an asylum". id love to read that, thanks for the recommendation!!!!
now that's a title
Oooh that sounds dope
I've read that one!! Love it. Gave me a great viewing list.
Horror is constantly evolving with the fears of society and how we tell stories. As long as people are afraid of something, horror will always be here to stay.
Exactly!
Wow. You went into a really deep place there, girl.
I really liked this video and am always fascinated with the final girl and girlhood to monster tropes. I think what’s also be interesting is maternal horror, like Rosemary’s baby or Mother! (Or la Llorona if one movie decided to ever do it right). These movies disturb me the most sometimes because being a mom is so normalized that we often forget how scary it is, and how horrible it can be if in the wrong circumstances.
Same I love both of those, and the theme of maternal horror in general. Really want to write one myself tbh lol.
Lucile Hadžihalilović's "Evolution" (its on Netflix!) is a very uncomfortable foray into the horror of motherhood.
I think we can also put the babadook in the category of “horror of motherhood”
@@bianca2222222222htop YES
Same same same. Check out Hereditary
I thought the movie Thelma was a really interesting counterpoint to Carrie (and clearly heavily inspired by it). Major spoilers:
The heavily religious parent was a father, and his family had a history of drugging the powerfully psychic women in the family into a stupor "for the greater good". He had been hiding the truth from her and attempting to control her since she accidentally killed her brother as a child. Thelma's sexual awakening, and the awakening of her powers, came when she found herself attracted to a woman, which was interesting given the way homosexuality is religiously policed to a far greater degree than heterosexuality. In the end, Thelma murders her father, heals her mother from the permanent injuries caused by a suicide attempt after her brother's death, and just... goes off to live her best life, dating women and using her reality-warping powers as she pleases. She isn't punished, although there is moral ambiguity to the use of her powers. I also think it's an incredibly interesting choice that she kills the male members of her family but heals her mother, given the way the film is very heavily about gender. I would read a master's thesis written about that film, but I haven't seen it talked about much (possibly because it's Norwegian language).
Thelma was so good! I definitely read her relationship to be entirely brought about by her powers though, which is pretty fucked up! The girl has a boyfriend but then starts appearing to Thelma out of nowhere and then breaks up with him. But I agree, it's morally ambiguous whether she should use them or not. (Not that she has control-- the things she makes happen are often when she is asleep.)
I watched Thelma shortly after it came out. I loved it
I didn't like her mother at all and the way she treated her, you could tell she never loved Thelma
Thank you for reminding me of this movie. I was intrigued by it when I saw the trailer years ago but someone got into my ear about it and discouraged me about watching it. I'm so glad I saw this and was like, "fuck was I thinking?" and watched it anyway. Also, frankly glad for the spoilers because I might have seen this movie in a completely different light. I'd enjoyed it and the questions it left me with.
Don't let people talk you out of the things you like kids!
I didn't understand the allegorical significance of her grandma killing her spouse. It seems it hurt her a lot, since she became ill afterwards. Also, I understand she killed her brother out of jealousy, yes? What exactly does her power implies metaphorically?
As someone who is really scared of horror movies but really likes their analysis I really enjoy your videos because you make everything so interesting and cool also I hope we get our black protagonist one day
I am the same way!
You gotta check out Get Out & Us - I know people tend to call em both more of a thriller but idk for me it’s horror as well especially watching as a black woman
@@ilovedeactivatedaccounts Us is definitely horror it gave me nightmares for months
Cabin in the woods and A Quiet Place are two other movies that are more thriling than scary!
There are many black protagonist in horror not a lot but a good few
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Agreed!
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when i heard forgive me by chloe x halle i literally freaked out, such great music taste.!
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Can't believe u made this whole video and didn't mention A Girl Walks Home Alone At Night... Hello female monster and heavy themes of feminism, hello female writer and director, hello non-white protagonist... It truly went so hard. Some would say the best Iranian Vampire Western out there.
It looks great. Thanks for introducing me to it.
I love that movie!
Wait Iranian??? How have i not heard of this?? We have a vampire horror movie???
omg yes A Girl Walks Home Alone At Night is so so good
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I hate the term elevated horror. There's a lot of horror subgenres and some people like one or whatever more than others and that's fine but elevated horror doesn't exist.
Great video! I love it
Completely agree! I'm not big on slasher movies or "torture porn" bc I'm a bit of a scaredy cat, but that doesn't diminish the importance of those subgenres to the horror genre as a whole
It is a patronizing term, nonetheless the term works for horror movies that subverts the genre and/or widely respected by mainstream audiences and critics.
@@alonzopatton6550 but these movies are not a new thing. They just aren't 'mainstream' as Hereditary or Get Out, maybe. And these movies can be categorized in other subgenres. There's no need for such a snob term.
@@everuby1438 I'm not much into r*pe revenge or demonizing mental illness or with too much jump scares bc I'm very sensitive uwu
"I don't know who said it, but it's basically this: 'I don't like horror movies, but I liked Hereditary so I have to call it something else."
I find this quote very interesting, because the reason the term/category of Psychological Thriller exists is because Silence Of The Lambs won an Oscar, but the people running The Oscars didn't want a horror movie to win one, so they called it something else. Makes me wonder if we're gonna keep renaming things everytime they become too associated with horror for movie snobs
I feel like women are the best at writing horror because we know fear like no cis man does, we are seen as objects by society and men, and they use us. We often cant be alone without at least the worry of being victimized, though sadly enough its often more than worry we experience.. of course this includes any minority, really the more minorities a woman is in the more danger she is in, such as being a poc, trans, disabled, neurodiverse and ect. This is terrible and should be stopped, but it does give us the power to write some damn good horror, no? Now im trans, but as someone born and seen as female in public, the same goes for me.. be safe everyone
Never have truer words been spoken. I always remember one time when I was at self-defense courses for both genders. When the instructor asked "what was the last time you felt in danger because of another person" every single woman in the room instantly came up with dozens and dozens of examples while almost all the men just shrugged and didn't know what to say.
I think that what you're talking about is very true. I always liked movies about monsters and ghost and all that, but I love the movies that combine that part with reality because maybe we are gonna be afraid of a ghost, but for sure we are going to be scared of being chased at night by someone that wants to hurt us just by being LGBT+ or cis women, just because they can, that's a fear that many of us feel and that can go so well with horror. Horror is one of the best genres that exist (I know that there are some exceptions) because it allows writing compelling stories that might be seen as impossible but that holds a lot of truth in them by using metaphors.
@quasar I just don't see that as full reality but ok
Spot on. There is an inherent fear of not being in control of ones own safety that girls and women are exposed to across almost all cultures. It's like a shadow or a background noise in the back of your mind, though not always noticeable consciously. Still there affecting us none the less. That stuff has sometimes been hard for me to make individuals understand (mostly guys). Too abstract or foreign for them or something idk..
@@Eris_Norregard so true, I was talking to a guy friend around my age over drinks (in the pre C-19 times lol) and I was talking about fear with him, and he said "yea, but guys have to worry about drunk/high guys picking fights to prove his manliness/stroke his ego" and I just. Blinked at him.
Sir, I had to worry about walking home from school after staying late for a project bc it's dark out now and I could have been raped during the 30 mins trek (down alleys and paths with foliage etc perfect to hide a body in, and which are extremely quiet after 3.30pm, once everybody's left the school), not to mention, later that night leaving the club, wrapping my coat around myself and taking the long, well lit way home vs the dark alley shortcut, bc even though my feet ache in my heels I'd rather be in pain than raped.
I pointed this out to him and he was shocked. He feebly brought up "what about getting mugged? That's gender neutral?" And I was like, if I'm getting mugged, I can throw my wallet aside just like you, but once I've done that, there's nothing stopping them from raping me anyway. It's like a bonus treat for a successful mugging. Once you throw your wallet, they're done, unless they wanna kill you/you fight back.
And I pointed out that the difference between us is that is that he is ALWAYS considered a person, but I am ALWAYS considered a woman. People view me vagina-first. So I have to view them Threat-first.
That Bela Lugosi quote is awesome. I remember hearing about Daphne du Maurier in a class about horror film history & how she was one Hitchcock's favorite authors. I had no clue that The Birds was an adaptation until then. Anyways great video as always. Cheers!
She was also a comic book writer for the character Black Terror. She once went on a date with Stan Lee. He said it was pure hell. She was a right wing bigot, too.
The Birds was actually in one of my textbooks in 9th grade English. We read it and then my teacher had us watch the movie after. Was my gateway into Hitchcock, and how I figured out I share a birthday with the guy.
Yes, I can't stop thinking about this quote. It's funny how a lot of people don't expect women to love this genre so much...
By the way, Daphne de Maurier would probably have been what we today would call "bigender" or possibly even transmasculine.
Here's a quote from her Wikipedia page:
"[...] du Maurier explained to a trusted few people her own unique slant on her sexuality: her personality comprised two distinct people - the loving wife and mother (the side she showed to the world); and the lover (a "decidedly male energy") hidden from virtually everyone and the power behind her artistic creativity."
i remember a college professor getting slightly annoyed by my extra credit assignment that i did on mean girls just so i could have something colorful and fun to look at while i pushed through a mountain of course work. it’s a random old thought but it pissed me off non the less
I’m a cis-gay-male, and growing up horror films were my favorite! I was obsessed with Saw (to fulfill my torture-gore-blood lust lol) but honestly, I was more obsessed with all the horror films with women as the lead. I loved how when women were leading the show, they were strong and fearless (in the horror movies I loved the most and watched over and over again). Thank you for this, it brought back many memories of going to blockbuster and immediately running to the horror section to see what was new and what I hadn’t seen yet to throw in my basket. I can’t believe my parent let me watch the fucked up shit that I did when I was barely 10. I think they knew I wasn’t letting them impact my thinking and actions or reenacting what I was watching - but rather being inspired by those female leads and also that I just loved getting spooked and creeped out! Halloween was the favorite holiday in our house. We went all out with the decorations and costumes. It was a family affair when we’d all sit down and watch a (tamer, i.e. pg13) scary movie together. Some of my favorite evenings as a kiddo. Come look at my movie collection - it’s mostly horror flicks. 🤗💕🤘🏻🔥👻💀🕷🔪
I watched Teeth way too young and it scared the crap out of me to be honest. Especially the male doctor.
My fiancée didn't visit a gynaecologist until her mid-20s because she saw that scene in Teeth as a girl and it completely traumatised her.
that movie is terrifying and weird
All Cheerleaders Die is another movie where the female characters are survivors and the actual monster is a sexist man. And Blue My Mind isn't horror, but compares girlhood to becoming a mermaid, though I think it doesn't have a specific thing such as the start of puberty behind it.
Omg! I love mermaids and i love feminist type movies! Where can you find Blue My Mind?
Puberty is the reason for Mia transformation into a mermaid😕
@@adejareojo Did she just start her period?
I wish I could see all cheerleaders die for the first time again that movie was amazing ☺️
"elevated horror” pun when referring to final destination was fantastic lol
Well in those films at least in films 1 and 2, the female characters were not screaming
scantily dressed and one dimensional. Those films had tension and we learnt about the characters. They purpose for being on the list also as connected to the original accident/ disaster of the New York - Paris 180 plane crash.purposely
steering themselves away from danger. They had a broader range of characters. A college student, business woman and a older woman and her young teenage child. They spoke about their lives and drives other than not wanting to die. Clear Rivers both in film one and two was allowed to go from the emancipated orphan in the first film to a teacher/ a leader surviving death's convoluted path. She even choose to live in a padded room to avoid death.
It has nothing to do with the theme but your musical taste is immaculate!!
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when forgive me came on I had to bop
@@dasiawillis girl same😫
Thank you for this video. I hate the fact that it seems to be this pervasive idea in society that Black women don’t like horror, that we don’t like cartoons, that we don’t like comic books, or anime, or sci-fi, etc., and it’s frustrating. I would like to see more women of colour, and Black women, represented in horror
As a black girl, I LOVE cartoons and anime.
"Elevated horror" is the new "graphic novel".
YES LMAO
I’ve considered Lupita Nyog’o ‘s character Red from Us a final girl lol
Also the soundtrack for this video is 🔥
You don't see a lot of woc final girls I wonder why that is...
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she's not a final girl because she's not the sole survivor of a slasher movie. Us isn't even a slasher.
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When you mentioned you were black i guess i got a little excited because well, like you i'm a black woman who's very much into this topic and horror in general. Touching on the topic of the presence of black women in horror is important and like you said, has a long way to go.
Wait, are there REALLY no horror films with a black girl as the main character/survivor aside from AvP?
Guess I outta get writing...
There's Us by Jordan Peele, but we could ALWAYS use more
I think on the top of my head Brandy's character in I still know what you did last summer survive but that movie wasn't great so does it even count??
We’ll survivor I can name plenty, but they are never the leads.
As far as sci-fi/cyber punk, the only black female main character I can think of is Angela Bassett in stranger days. Points for having a female director too
Bad Times at the El Royale isn't really a horror movie, closer to a thriller I'd say, but Cynthia Erivo's character survives and is (alongside Jeff Bridges) the closest thing to a lead in a largely ensemble movie.
The movie Demon Knight, a part of Tales from The Crypt, has Jada Pinkett-Smith as a final girl. Outside of those, not many.
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Carries Mom: DiRTy piLlOws...
Ginger Snaps is one of the best feminist horror movies.
yes. if u like it u should check out may!!!
It's probably one of my favorite horror movies period. Heh.
@@fkatwigsisthequeenofenglan4748 yes may is amazing, along with ginger snaps!
Could I ask how is it feminist? Not trying to be annoying, but I'm just curious about your perspective on it.
@@zeera7080 It's a story about menstruation, sisters, their love for each other.
Not very long ago I remember thinking that I didn't like horror films (without even seeing one), but then your channel introduced me to jennifer's body, and now I've watched a few horror films. So basically I'd just like to say thanks, for introducing me to a whole genre of movies, that I quite like.
the chloe x halle instumental caught me all the way off guard lmaooo
I was wondering why I randomly woke up at 7am. I was about to go back to bed now I see why I was summoned
Oh yes, i am like other girls, i love horror
As an albino black girl who’s never seen representation in horror movies but in love with the genre none the less you just gained a sub🥺
When i go out without sunglasses and sunscreen that's a horror movie for me i'll go blind and burn alive
Your not albino. You have dark ginger-dark brown hair so obviously you have melanin. You just have light skin.
Its prolly dyed did yhu think abt tht
@@MISSTRASHY_ seriously, learn how to spell. And like yeah it could be dyed but seeing it the way it Is makes me assume she might not know what a black albino person actually is supposed to look like.
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oh hell yeah, this analysis is so good im hollering. i can't believe theres people who think the horror genre as a whole wasn't pioneered by women writers and had some incredibly female characters. like, back Before Movies, gothic fiction was lead almost entirely by women writing heroines discovering themselves.
Also, a horror movie that is led by a female protagonist I really like is May (2002). It was literally written off for the Frankenstein elements, but it was a great take on how social isolation can drive a person mad, and I definitely feel like it would have been taken a lot more seriously when released now during the pandemic.
Yessss!! Angela Bettis is phenomenal in that
I still can't get over how all of the men I work with told me that Teeth was the scariest horror movie of all time (while I saw it mostly as satire) while seeing absolutely nothing wrong with the Hostel movies, etc.
Yeah, I find it funny that these dummies who write articles think everything was invented 5 years ago..... I mean, Mae West and Joan Crawford starred in Westerns in the 50’s and the 40’s.... the lucrative, mass appeal, action genre of the time....
i’ve been bleeding for 8 days straight i needed this
I'm not sure that's normal, you might want to see a doctor
@@abyssalnightmare551 😳 That’s very normal for some women. It was until I hit my late teens my period shortened considerably.
Anytime someone positively mentions Jennifer’s Body I get fluttery inside - also this is an amazing video essay
“Vagina dentata” is a term that I have always found so beautiful and fascinating and terrible not just as a concept but the term itself. Like the famous “cellar door”. I was just a bit too young to see the movie when it first came out but I read about it at the time and was heavily impacted just by that tiny glimpse of the story. It gives a unique literal representation to the weight and responsibility society puts on a woman to control her sexuality. And the idea that a woman’s body could so naturally, so emphatically defend itself from rape is a cool sort-of inverse to the misogynistic, moronic belief expressed in the infamous 2012 quote from a Republican lawmaker, that “if it’s a legitimate rape the female body has ways to try to shut that whole thing [reproduction] down.”
Why no one is talking about "The girl with all the gifts"?
It's a great horror film in which the main character is a black girl in her early teens who belongs to a group of kids who were all born zombies but still have human minds, and she is brilliant. Smart, empathetic, driven. The future of mankind relays on her and eventually she leads to the new begennings of some sort when she decides to emancipate her fellows instead of going into submission. The whole film is also focused around two other (white) female protagonists, with one man as a supportive character who represents the old world agressively ruled by men but who goes on his own journey and in the end develops a more empathy-driven understanding of reality. I really loved this one.
I love that movie
great video, i really love and appreciate the obvious time and care u put into making them. something that stands out to me is that the final girl trope isolates women, as in literally leaves them alone and i know the whole point is that they're survivors but in the case of like needy in jennifer's body or justine in raw they are the final girls bc they had one of their strongest female relationships severed. needy was forced to kill jennifer out of self preservation and justine's sister is imprisoned. it's something that saddens me bc it's a parallel to what happens all the time in real life - female friendships are eroded because of compulsory heteronormativity, the pressure to prioritize romantic relationships over platonic ones and to overall center men in our lives.
This is so cool! I studied the gothic in English literature and they pointed out the gendered difference between terror (the gothic) and horror, because terror was written by and for women, whereas the opposite was for horror. Horror was about getting a physical reaction with gore (Like 'The Monk'), whereas the gothic was essentially psychological thrillers on paper, with a lot of the fears of women (being pursued by men they didn't want etc). Angela Carter was a huge feminist writer of the 70's, and her short story collection 'The Bloody Chamber' is amazing to break down and analyse, especially in contrast to 'Dracula' which is a gothic novel that's the complete opposite (anti-feminist) and written by a man.
The Alien Vs Predator thing is actually something I never noticed. That's both cool for the movie and pretty disappointing for all most other movies
I'm a big fan of the film 'Prevenge'. Before watching it I'd heard it was boring and not worth the time, but having watched it I really enjoyed it. I think it's interesting it wasn't grouped in with other 'elevated horror', potentially, because it was made by a female comedic actress. I loved this video, and it really reminded me of how much I loved that film. Would definitely recommend xx
It's also probably because it didn't get a wide release in mainstream theatres with a big distribution company marketing campaign behind it as is the case with so many other amazing indie horror films as well.
It has a lack of clarity in its tone, I felt like it wasn't sure if it was a dark comedy or entirely horror and whether the protagonists actions were meant to be reprehensible or justified by the misogyny around her. The performances were great and I'd recommend it at least once for its originality but overall it was a little underwhelming and the ending was just average.
The lead actor was actually pregnant in it too
You should definitely talk about how s*xual assault is used to arouse m*n in horror movies.
Spoiler alert, it’s NOT. When men see a rape scene our heart drops, we feel like the victim deserves justice in the movie. wtf is wrong with you?
@@RaidenMustDie3594 no. This is untrue. I seen too many men fetishaising graphic rape screans (I have no problem with consensual non con kink, but can you at least use something that was made in mind with consensual noncon).
@@Alexandraadftxr7052 wrong, again. Men are humans we feel empathy for women and other humans, we are not a monolith or a hive mind that all think the same. I don’t like rape scenes in movies, and frankly no one else does either but saying it’s used to arouse men is psychotic. Rape scenes shouldn’t be used in movies In my opinion, but don’t act like men don’t feel empathy, we’re not a hive mind we’re humans like you
@@RaidenMustDie3594 I know that not all men are the same, and that a lot of men have empathy. But we can't forget that the men who write graphic rape screans into media, are more ofthen are not that type of men who has emphaty for women.
I can agree with that rape scenes shoudn't be used in media, as it often used (motivetion for the male lead, shock factor, ect).
@@Alexandraadftxr7052 there you go, you have your answer the ones that are using womens struggles are bad directors, and bad writers.
i actually cried a lil watching this, i love the serious review of teeth and literally every thing else; your editing and sound design is SO GOOD
i remember seeing teeth for the first time in high school and thinking it was a big joke, then growing up being like 'oh whoops i relate' - on a personal note, im a trans man, and i relate to these horror movies on so many levels even if the directors or writers never intended it; horror is absolutely just a wonderful genre to come for catharsis and coping and i just think thats misunderstood
I know it is a liiiiittle bit out of "coming of age" topic but, last year the Brazillian film "Bacurau" came out with a very cool story and cast. It is a Purge-like movie but with a very nice twist and commentary.
Anyway, amazing channel, just got here after Super Eyepatch Wolf recomended it!
Thanks for the great work
Ok, are u my sister pretending to be Nicolas? She’s been begging me to watch this for a month now lol
@@user-mb9nm7bq5e just a friendly brazillian really happy because we finally made a great horror! hahaha
Você disse... Bacurau? 👀
But in all honesty, I felt like a a psychopath after it because that bloodbath wasn't really enough in my opinion? Lol but otherwise great movie, very satisfying, recommend watching in a group so you can all cheer together during the third act 😂
@@thaissa215 hunty I finally watched it and I agree! Amazing visuals but something was missing
This was excellent. I'm so stoked you spoke about Ginger Snaps, a personal fav. Another that comes to mind is May, I would love to see something about it. Also, the idea that A24 somehow came up with 'smart' horror is so dumb, it's like these folks have never seen a horror movie before ffs.
I am reminded of Rosemary's Baby (although I haven't seen that film in over a decade I believe so I can't remember what problematic shit that had going on) because the villain of the movie was less the actual devil that came to impregnate her but more her (and women throughout history) being gaslighted by the men in their lives.
That’s very true, the main villain of the film is for all intents and purposes her husband, alongside her neighbors of course
I love how eclectic your videos’s subject matter is. To go from Hilary Duff/Disney channel actresses to talking about horror movies and women, to freaking James Franco so effortlessly is a talent few possess
I've been waiting for this video ever since you released the title/thumbnail, it was definitely worth the wait :)
Such a small detail, but I really love how the title cards and music match up with each other
There's an indie horror film that came out a while ago called Wildling, it's a little similar to Wilding, only the main girl Anna transforms into a wild carnivorous creature after being rescued from her father who kept her locked up and drugged her to slow her maturity.
I loved the film Teeth. I usually avoid horror, not 'cause I'm a snob (there's no such thing as elevated ANYTHING, there's just art) but because I don't enjoy feeling scared, but I'm begining to think that I could really get into this subgenre of horror that's supernatural and feminist, like Jennifer's Body and Ginger Snaps.
As long as someone holds me at the really scary bits.
The ginger snaps movies were so awesome, including red riding hood
4:47 CHLOE X HALLE FOR THE WIN
I've felt this for a while but could never vocalize it properly. Thank you for saying this!!
i love your essays so much!! the research behind them is always immaculate, the aesthetic is always on point and your voice is just sooo soothing. thank you for your hard work!!
I love this video sooo much. It's such a gem in the UA-cam pool of video essays. This is probably my 4th time coming back and it's still just as exciting to hear you talk about this
This made me realize that most of my favourite movies are feminist horrors. I actually watched Ginger Snaps for the first time when I was like, 14 I think? It was my absolute favourite back then. I recently rewatched it and I can see why my feminism started evolving in the direction it did. Also, Raw is in my top 3 since 2016, I love it so so much.
Yess!!! So excited to see this! I really think I mean alongside sci fi, horror has always been able to do/discuss unique things because it often uses metaphor ect, and is willing to delve into heavy themes. But of course it is complex because it is Horror. Often we are allowed to see unique and highly complex representation but they are only allowed to be shown if they're brutalised. And often there is that element of the male gaze or the outside gaze. I think it also has such a unique history with the 'other' the 'freaks' obviously it's an incredibly complex history and relationship with mental illness and physical disabilities (especially physical deformities used as body horror). But it also often allows for complex works that center of 'others' which are often created for the 'majority' the normal crowd to gawk and be shocked and thrilled by how horrifyingly unknown this other is, while at the same time allowing the other sometimes to see themselves exist in unique ways.
Sorry idk if this is repetitive but I love this topic I love your videos and videos on this topic!
Should i be watching this at 1 a.m. before a day of work and an italian test ? i don't see who can stop me.
I'm obsessed with this channel! You express all of our thoughts and experiences with film so well
Your videos make my day!! Also, Forgive Me in the background had me bopping ✨
Your sound design and narration are so goddamn amazing and your whole video is truly excellent.
Every new video you upload is cause for celebration. This may be your very best work yet. Every time I watch something new from you, I literally give thanks and praise that you and your channel exist. Your scripts are so smart, so well thought out, so damn enjoyable and educational that I have to watch every video at least twice (often more) just to make sure I got every possible crumb of information. Please never stop making these incredible videos. I'm about to sit back and watch this one more time! You are amazing, and I'm so grateful I found your channel.🖤
Thank you so much for adding the list of the music that you used! It's amazing and I've been enjoying it a lot!
another banger, you don't miss. love your work!!
Cool & informative video,but I'm surprised you didn't mention Rosemary's Baby(1968) or The Stepford Wives (1975), considering that both aren't
only cult classics, but male oppression, misogyny &a woman's role in a patriarchal society are among their central themes, as well. ❤️
And both films are based on books written by Ira Levin. So the similar themes were definitely not a coincidence.
This was such a good video essay! I love hearing analysis on horror films especially the trope of the monstrous woman so i was really excited to watch this video.
Also thanks for writing down your music choices for this video bcs i need to look them all up asap
Wow, this video is honestly so amazing, it’s one of the best videos i’ve ever seen here on youtube. From the content to the music to the layout. I just want you to know how good this is and i’ll definitely keep coming back.
I watched Teeth expecting it to be terrible, and it's now one of my favourite films. It made me wish that all women really did have something like shark teeth down there to tear off men's bits if they hurt us!
How ideal would that be for all the men and women with good intentions, just let nature make the call who's guilty of assault and who's not...
This is definitely one of my sub-genres (carrie, raw, teeth, excision, ginger snaps, may).
Your videos are wonderful and the quality keeps getting better and better. Thank you for making these fantastic video essays!
Omg thank u so much for this vid!! And all your horror vids you cover the topics I wish so many would when it comes to picking apart horror and women’s place in these films and how horror is a lot deeper than simply being “scary”. I’m so glad I just came across your channel 💗
i love the thrill of seeing an upload from yhara zayd
I love love Val Lewton's movies. Cat people, the seventh victim, the curse of the cat people, I walked with a zombie, etc, all fantastic and with female protagonists
[Watches Carrie kill everyone at the prom]
Good for her.
I love finding a new channel; especially one as thoughtful and calming as this
can I just say your taste in music is brilliant !!
I have a test tmrw but instead I’m watching a yhara video. My priorities are definitely in order 😌
This is being added to the list of my favourite video essays omfg it’s so well put together
this is absolutely fantastic! I first saw this video a few months ago and it gave me a whole new perspective on horror, I haven't stopped thinking about it ever since. It's one of those things that definetly impacted the way I watch movies. Great job!
I would really like to hear your take on Sleepaway Camp, especially after watching Nyxfears video on the film :)
As soon as I heard CupcakKe, I knew this was gonna be EXTRA good.
I just found this channel and I’m love with your voice, your stylistic editing and your understanding of the horror genre ☠️💕
This is amazing! I love horror so much but I've never been able to articulate why. This is the exact reason it resonates with me so much. Thank you for putting this together!
Another wonderfully put together piece! Love the vent about "Elevated Horror" - Stop, just stop. I thought I was just noticing that lately and it feels very wtf. Horror is horror is horror. Sure there's sub-genre's of course.
i love women in horror where they embrace their power and seek vengeance like hell yeah, go get your revenge !! the other lamb is another beautiful rendition of girls going into womanhood and fighting against their oppressor. chef's kiss!!
this was an incredible video, thank you for the work and thought you put into this!!
Love it! I love the music and title card editing btw.