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Mental Illness In Horror Films, Nix Bradly
Mental Illness In Horror Films, Nix Bradly
Emerging Writers
The depiction of mental illness within in the horror film genre has historically been non-inclusive or demonizing of the mentally ill. When we look at the genre today, there are still many instances of this villainization of the mentally ill, although there are recent examples of more progressive depictions of those afflicted. This article looks at the history and current trends of depictions of mental illness in films and argues that we can help move the genre away from stigmatizing mental illness by uplifting and supporting those who have mental illness to express themselves through the art of horror film …
Officer Ryan: The Misjudged, Simona Berenych
Officer Ryan: The Misjudged, Simona Berenych
Emerging Writers
This short essay analyzes the character of Officer Ryan in the film Crash in terms of his racist and sexist attitudes. The author argues that the film shows the character's development throughout the film in order to complicate the stereotype of a white, racist police officer.