Horror Genre Critique

The discussion dives into the contentious relationship between critics and the slasher genre of the 1980s, highlighting the frustrations of critics towards extreme violence directed at women in films. Insights are shared on how certain horror movies, often dismissed as artless, may have deeper commentary than critics acknowledged. The conversation also touches on the irony of the critics’ own work, questioning their stance on films like "I Spit on Your Grave" while celebrating more provocative narratives in their own writing.