Dan Vena is a continuing adjunct associate professor in the Department of Film and Media at Queen's University in Ontario.
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Preface Introduction: The Changing Face of Horror 1 Carrie: Escaping Restriction in Kimberly Peirce's Carrie (2013) 2 Mary: Avenging the Female Body in Jennifer and Sylvia Soska's American Mary (2012) 3 Bella: Horror as Erotic Fantasy in Catherine Hardwicke's Twilight (2008) 4 Jennifer: Horror's Sapphic Spectator in Karyn Kusama's Jennifer's Body (2009) Conclusion: A Weapon of Her Own Acknowledgements Notes Bibliography Filmography Index
"By centering female-directed horror, this book not only rewrites the history of the genre but also shows how feminist critique can sharpen our understanding of cinema itself. Essential reading for anyone who cares about horror, feminism, or film history." - Dahlia Schweitzer, author of Haunted Homes "This is a fascinating exploration of the new wave of women filmmakers reshaping the horror genre. Engaging in a critically sophisticated conversation with the work of feminist scholars such as Carol Clover and Barbara Creed, the book offers sharp and lucidly written readings of popular films, bringing fresh insights into debates about women and horror." - Katarzyna Paszkiewicz, author of Genre, Authorship and Contemporary Women Filmmakers