In my essay, i will use a range of theorists to cover the broad points of comparison. most notably, professors and feminist film theorists. Carol Clover and Laura Mulvey are important figures that conceive several useful ideas to understanding feminist film theory; such as the Final girl trope and the male gaze respectively. However, there are also some other theorists which provide a useful insight into understanding feminism within horror.

Carol Clover – focuses on the final girl, idea that the character is needed in horror films and is “the embodiment of what a woman should be”

Carol Clover – also on final girl, concept that the character does not truly represent feminism because they become “masculinized in their final showdown with the antagonist through phallic appropriation” eg taking up a ‘male’ weapon – chainsaw, large knife