It's time for Women in Horror Month once again! This year is a new era in entertainment as women are being supported by the public and by others in the industry to expose sexual predators. It's amazing to see actual consequences for perpetrators and critical views of people who support them. It's not perfect as women are still asked what they did to provoke attacks or told they should have acted or dressed a certain way to avoid attacks. Predatory directors and actors still receive work, awards, and success despite their disgusting actions. Overall, the situation is getting better and will continue to get better as standards are raised for what is acceptable.
In regard to horror, women's stories are often told and lean more towards women with agency and power, such as Gerald's Game and Tragedy Girls. Some films tackle how women are treated and conditioned to be by society such as Raw. Others find humanity and layers even in monsters like Hounds of Love and Capture Kill Release. Last year was an amazing year for horror, but like the overall Hollywood state, we need to support more women as directors and behind the scenes roles. There is still a ridiculous amount of push back and hate when anything is billed as being created by women. Transwomen are still demonized in horror, a toxic trope from years past. It's crucial that we identify the good things and the things that need to change in this time of change.
We'll see what the future holds and do what we can to make sure it's better and better. This year, I'll be reviewing books and films made by women or featuring women and analyze what it says about them or their place in society plus lists, podcasts features, and whatever else strikes me in this subject.
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