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Midnight Queens: 80s Horror Movies Written and Directed by Women

by Emma Alice Johnson Author

A full-throated celebration of the heyday of pulp horror moviemaking, featuring a must-watch checklist of gory and glorious creations by women writers and directors. Emma Alice Johnson directs her critical acumen and fan's enthusiasm on her favorite era of scary movies, when women behind the lens and onscreen brought a unique, (sometimes inadvertently) feminist approach to horror, subverting familiar tropes and developing unique stories. Complete with helpful hints about where to find these flicks, this zine will have you diving into the wild world of '80s horror, from Assault of the Killer Bimbos to Zombie High.