Recs if you like Evil Genius...

in the first edition of ‘the monstrous-feminine’, barbara creed challenges the dominant representation of women in horror films as victims, arguing that patriarchal ideology constructs women as monstrous because of their sexuality (or lack thereof).

later, creed reinterprets the monstrous-feminine as a being who embraces her body and reclaims her otherness. in line with this contemporary vision, these are books which use horror to redefine notions of ‘womanhood’.

recommendations welcome!

was curious, so did some research and found loads and loads!!! happy reading, folks!

lit fic and horror, mainly, and mostly books by women, nonbinary & trans writers, basically mostly non-cis-men

Just another day at the office 🤪

All sorts of stories about all sorts of women. Mostly litfic, some horror.

"Turn me over, I'm done on this side!" —St. Lawrence, whilst roasting on a spit

Gallows humor, black comedy, l'humour noir — whatever you call it, this is the place for it. This list includes André Breton's seminal anthology of dark humor, a number of the works excerpted in this anthology, and beyond. You can find a link to the complete contents of Breton's anthology in the comments.

Want more weird humor? Check out my list Nitpicky Neuroticism (Comedy Edition)!

canadian author emily r austin's recommended books, as taken from her website!

Books that are considered "weird girl" lit or have "unhinged" women.

Idk I think her actions were valid

girls, women, and femmes from times past, being sad and getting mad and acting bad.

they’re unforgettable

Books that take place in California

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