Kiss of The Vampire Flashcards
When was KOTV released?
1963
What marked second wave feminism?
New divorce laws, contraceptive pill, female representation shifted from domestic to sexualised
How is the female vampire represented?
Aggressive
Arm raised, fangs bared,stands over man on the floor, holding onto him
How are women in KOTV sexualised?
• Woman on the left is leaning back, appears unconscious, neck exposed, wears a tight silk dress and heels, held by a man
• Woman on the right wears a silk dress that accentuates her chest
How are men represented in KOTV?
• Male vampire holds onto vulnerable woman, appearing powerful. However he is shielding his face and wearing a concerned facial expression, as the bats attack him
• Male victim is completely submissive, kneeling on the floor with his head turned upwards, faceless, neck completely exposed as he kneels before the female
What could the female vampire represent?
Male fears of second wave feminism
Who produced KOTV? Why is this poster counter typical for them?
Hammer studios
Mainstream production company however the representations of gender are counter typical
What is the main target audience for horror films?
Men
How many women are references in the credit block?
One woman, four men and
What would Hall argue that the sexualisation of women in this poster upholds?
The sexualisation of women upholds the power structure of the patriarchy, enforcing women to appear vulnerable in order to cater to a male audience. Despite the shift in social attitude and the progressive inclusion of a female villain, hammer studios still maintain the status quo and enforce patriarchal standards
How could van Zoonen be applied to KOTV?
The female vampire challenges patriarchal norms by being dominant in the poster, whereas the female victim reinforces the typical female role as the damsel in distress
Both women are sexualised in the poster, placed as decorative ingredients to attract a male audience
