From Psycho to Misery, psycho-biddy horror turned Hollywood’s grande dames into figures of fear — giving them powerful roles, but also playing into ageism and misogyny. Was it empowerment, exploitation… or both?
From Psycho to Misery, psycho-biddy horror turned Hollywood’s grande dames into figures of fear — giving them powerful roles, but also playing into ageism and misogyny. Was it empowerment, exploitation… or both?
