Creepy Bitches: Essays on Horror from Women in Horror, edited by Rebekah McKendry and Bloody Disgusting writer Alyse Wax, is now out!The 204-page book is available in paperback and hardcover, brought to you by Bear Manor Media.
From the Cronenbergian experience of giving birth to how The X-Files plays in the #MeToo moment; from growing up in Disneyland’s Haunted Mansion to growing up in a video store, the scope of Creepy Bitches spans all elements of the horror genre, film industry, and fandom. The Creature From the Black Lagoon series, Mexican horror cinema, and the bisexual spirit of I Know What You Did Last Summer are all explored in this book. It discusses the therapeutic value of horror films and how to rediscover your enthusiasm for home invasion movies after a real-life traumatic event.
For decades, horror has been regarded as a male-dominated genre, with films created by men, promoted to men, and enjoyed by males. Women have emerged as horror filmmakers, professors, and fans in the last decade, all making sure their views were heard! Alyse Wax and Rebekah McKendry, PhD, editors of this book, have collected some of the best brains in horror film theory—all women—to explore their passion for the genre.
The book’s overall goal is to highlight fresh perspectives and broaden our awareness of women in horror, recognising that horror not only scares us, but also helps us comprehend the world around us by giving a lens through which we may see and explore our own selves.
This book could definitely be the fresh new perspective on horror that this genre needs. You can grab a copy of this book for yourself today on Amazon and take a deep dive into this discussion on horror by women who are queens of the genre.
The ideas in this book are sure to blow your socks off!