Gender and the Nuclear Family in Twenty-First-Century Horror

Exploring the intersection of gender and horror, this book analyzes how contemporary American films reflect the decline of patriarchy and the rise of post-feminist ideology. Through detailed examinations of films like Orphan, Insidious, and Carrie, Kimberly Jackson illustrates the themes of male destruction and female monstrosity, highlighting a cultural impasse between traditional gender roles and evolving societal norms. This unique perspective sheds light on the complexities of gender representation in twenty-first-century horror cinema.