Scary, Saggy, Subversive? Transformative Hagsploitation in The Substance (2024)

Abstract

This thesis aims to explore critical and transformative analyses of the ageist-sexist figure of the 'hag' in horror cinematography. The thesis builds upon a rich history of feminist and queer theories on monstrosity and uses contemporary horror film named 'The Substance' (2024) as its site of inquiry.