Kiss of the Vampire Theorists/Theories

Question 1

How does Barthes theory of Semiotics agree with this product?

Answer 1

The enigmas of relationships with victims have created suspense
Bats are stereotypical of vampire narrative
Signals of the horror genre are darkness, the moon, castle and more

Question 2

How does Levi Strauss’ theory of Binary opposition/Structuralism agree with this product?

Answer 2

The word “Kiss” is symbolising romance which in this case means vampire bite

Question 3

How does Hall’s theory of Reception agree with this product?

Answer 3

The bats, castle, cape and the blood are part of the horror genre
Audience can identify this

Question 4

How does Van Zoonen’s theory of Feminism agree with this product?

Answer 4

There is a female vampire which goes against a typical female stereotype.
Overtakes how male vampires act