Scream with me horror films and the rise of American feminism (1968-1980) / Eleanor Johnson.
| Author/creator | Johnson, Eleanor, 1979 |
| Format | Electronic |
| Edition | First Atria Books hardcover edition. |
| Publication Info | New York : Atria Books, 2025. |
| Description | pages cm |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from eBooks on EBSCOhost |
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| Abstract | "In May of 2022, Columbia University's Dr. Eleanor Johnson watched along with her students as the Supreme Court reversed Roe v. Wade. At the same time, her class was studying the 1968 horror film Rosemary's Baby and Johnson had a sudden epiphany: horror cinema engages directly with the combustive politics of women's rights and offer a light through the darkness and an outlet to scream. With a voice as persuasive as it is insightful, Johnson reveals how classics like Rosemary's Baby, The Exorcist, and The Shining expose and critique issues of reproductive control, domestic violence, and patriarchal oppression. Scream with Me weaves these iconic films into the fabric of American feminism, revealing that true horror often lies not in the supernatural, but in the familiar confines of the home, exposing the deep-seated fears and realities of women's lives. While on the one hand a joyful celebration of seminal and beloved horror films, Scream with Me is also an unflinching and timely recognition of the power of this genre to shape and reflect cultural dialogues about gender and power"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| LCCN | 2025008858 |
| ISBN | 9781668087633 hardcover |
| ISBN | 9781668087640 trade paperback |
| ISBN | ebook |
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| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |