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Grand Guignol
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The Théâtre du Grand-Guignol was a theater in the Pigalle district of Paris. From its opening in 1897 until its closing in 1962, it specialized in horror shows. Its name is often used as a general ter
Promotional poster for a Grand Guignol performance called "The Man Who Killed Death"
Promotional poster for a Grand Guignol performance called "The Man Who Killed Death"
The former location of the Grand Guignol, now home to the International Visual Theatre [fr]
The former location of the Grand Guignol, now home to the International Visual Theatre [fr]
Oscar Méténier
Oscar Méténier
A 1937 scene from Grand Guignol
A 1937 scene from Grand Guignol
Gender in horror films
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The representation of gender in horror films, particularly depictions of women, has been the subject of critical commentary.
Grand Guignol
…What Ever Happened to Aunt Alice?; What's the Matter with Helen?; Night Watch and Whoever Slew Auntie Roo? form a sub-branch of the genre called Grande Dame Guignol for its use of aging A-list actresses in sensational horror films. Audiences had strong reactions to the new disturbing themes the horror plays presented…
Multiple horror film stars' face molds displayed at The Hollywood Museum
Multiple horror film stars' face molds displayed at The Hollywood Museum
Bette Davis and Joan Crawford in What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? (1962)
Bette Davis and Joan Crawford in What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? (1962)
Norman Bates in Psycho (1960) was a prominent example of a character who kept his murderous female identity a secret.
Norman Bates in Psycho (1960) was a prominent example of a character who kept his murderous female identity a secret.
In Rosemary's Baby (1968), Mia Farrow portrays a young woman who is impregnated by Satan.
In Rosemary's Baby (1968), Mia Farrow portrays a young woman who is impregnated by Satan.