Artistic Expression or Exploitation? A Serious Call Out of Violence Against Women in Horror with Kimberly Pinzon

Joined in this episode by author, friend, and returning guest, Kimberly Pinzon, to critically examine how sexual assault is portrayed in horror films and why these depictions are so often shaped by male directors. She's got some stuff to say!We specifically look at rape revenge horror and question who has the authority to tell these stories and whether “artistic freedom” is being used to justify gendered harm on screen.We explore how horror cinema repeatedly centers female suffering, the power dynamics behind these creative choices, and more reasons why representation behind the camera matters. Our hope is that this conversation furthers the the case for more women directors in horror and greater accountability in how trauma is depicted in film.Content note: discussion of violent sexual assault and gender-based harm.*This episode contains spoilers for:Last House on the Left (1974, 2009)I Spit on Your Grave (2010)Promising Young Woman (2020)Deliverance (1972)Revenge (2017)Follow Kimberly Pinzon @modernmonstress (IG and TikTok)Check out Final Girl Redux and other books on Goodreads.💀💀Follow us on Instagram @spooky.scholars💀Join the ongoing conversation and LIVE salon each month at spookyscholars.com🖤Full show notes at patreon.com/spookyscholars