The Female Gaze in Horror: A Subversive Revolution The horror genre has long been dominated by patriarchal values, where women are often relegated to victimhood or damsel in distress roles.
However, a new wave of Australian female filmmakers is redefining the boundaries of terror, using their craft to expose the darkest corners of womanhood.
Natalie Erika James's film Saccharine is a prime example of this trend.