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28 Days Later Representation of Women
First half of 28 Days Later.
In the first half of '28 Days Later', Selina, the main woman in this horror, is portrayed as a cold-hearted independent women, doing whatever necessary in order to survive - even killing her eventual boyfriend in a heartbeat. Selina has control in the first half, dictating order. She is covered up with short hair, showing a possession of male characteristics.
However, in the second half of the movie, as feelings develop for Jim, we see Selina transition into more of a woman. In this part, traditional stereotypes for women are enforced, seeing Selina saved by Jim multiple times. We also see her cry for the first time, showing how she has become a stereotypical woman.
In the first half of '28 Days Later', Selina, the main woman in this horror, is portrayed as a cold-hearted independent women, doing whatever necessary in order to survive - even killing her eventual boyfriend in a heartbeat. Selina has control in the first half, dictating order. She is covered up with short hair, showing a possession of male characteristics.
However, in the second half of the movie, as feelings develop for Jim, we see Selina transition into more of a woman. In this part, traditional stereotypes for women are enforced, seeing Selina saved by Jim multiple times. We also see her cry for the first time, showing how she has become a stereotypical woman.
Traditional Representation of Women in Horror
Horror movies have been criticized for stereotyping women. They are traditionally represented as either pure or virginal, such as the first bite in Dracula, where he is seen to be fiending for the innocent girl, covered in white.
This is common in horror movies, where women are often portrayed for men's desire.In '28 days later' we find out in the second half of the movie, about the soldiers' ulterior motives. This links in with Laura Mulvey's Gaze theory, where she states that ''women are positioned to be the objects of male gaze.''
It is also common in the horror genre, for men to save women. The men traditionally either being the psychotic monster on a killing rampage, or a hero who comes to their rescue.
In teen slashers, it is usually common for a teenage girl to die after committing the stereotypical teen act, such as drinking, smoking, or having sex. In Scream for example, the character of Tatum Riley is killed by Ghostface, as she goes to the garage to get more beers.
The 'Final Girl' is also common and this is usually the character who hasn't drank, or committed any sinful acts. Laurie in Halloween, Alice in Friday the 13th are all examples of this.
In Prom Night, the film opens with the main girl ending up as 'the final girl'. The film is unique in a way that, the film opens and ends in a similar way, with the girl being the only sole survivor in the whole movie.
This is common in horror movies, where women are often portrayed for men's desire.In '28 days later' we find out in the second half of the movie, about the soldiers' ulterior motives. This links in with Laura Mulvey's Gaze theory, where she states that ''women are positioned to be the objects of male gaze.''
It is also common in the horror genre, for men to save women. The men traditionally either being the psychotic monster on a killing rampage, or a hero who comes to their rescue.
In teen slashers, it is usually common for a teenage girl to die after committing the stereotypical teen act, such as drinking, smoking, or having sex. In Scream for example, the character of Tatum Riley is killed by Ghostface, as she goes to the garage to get more beers.
The 'Final Girl' is also common and this is usually the character who hasn't drank, or committed any sinful acts. Laurie in Halloween, Alice in Friday the 13th are all examples of this.
In Prom Night, the film opens with the main girl ending up as 'the final girl'. The film is unique in a way that, the film opens and ends in a similar way, with the girl being the only sole survivor in the whole movie.
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