July 25, 2025

Body, Terror, and Gender: The Representation of Women in Contemporary Indonesian Horror Films

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Qualitative analysis highlights representation of the female body in horror films, indicating complex gender dynamics.

The findings reveal that the female body in Indonesian horror films is depicted as both a victim and a source of power, emphasizing its complexity.
Notable aesthetic techniques, like camera angles and sound design, were used to create cultural meanings surrounding motherhood and sexuality.
Films referenced local myths and socioreligious tensions, producing an Indonesian variant of the monstrous-feminine distinct from Western portrayals.
Some narratives reinforced patriarchal norms while others portrayed women as figures of revenge and resistance, adding depth to cultural discourse.

Prasetyo et al. (2025) studied this question.

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