Scream with Me

Horror Films and the Rise of American Feminism (1968-1980)
Adapted from one of Columbia Universitys most popular courses, a smart, timely look at the horror genre from a uniquely feminist lens, bringing to light how classic horror films are embodiments of larger cultural attitudes about womens bodily autonomy and reproductive rights
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An indispensable work of feminist criticism. Elle
Convincing and illuminating. The Atlantic

A compelling, intelligent, and timely exploration of the horror genre from one of Columbia Universitys most popular professors, shedding light on how classic horror films demonstrate larger cultural attitudes about womens rights, bodily autonomy, and more.

When the Supreme Court decided to reverse Roe v. Wade in the spring of 2022, Dr. Eleanor Johnson and her class were in the middle of studying the 1968 horror classic