Using the key concept of fear as a historical category, this paper investigates the ancient myth of Gorgon in seven contemporary movies and in a few teen movies . At the center of my critical analysis there is the interdependence between the negative emotions, the uses of this archetypal image and the research about history gender imaginary. Key words: Gorgon as femal monster; fear; horror film; history gender imaginary.
Emozionanti mostri femminili tra storia e cinema
GIALLONGO, ANGELA
2014
Abstract
Using the key concept of fear as a historical category, this paper investigates the ancient myth of Gorgon in seven contemporary movies and in a few teen movies . At the center of my critical analysis there is the interdependence between the negative emotions, the uses of this archetypal image and the research about history gender imaginary. Key words: Gorgon as femal monster; fear; horror film; history gender imaginary.File in questo prodotto:
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