Description
In this project, I investigate how language contributes to reinforcing and challenging societal norms in horror (in particular in horror films and literature) as well as the linguistic features that create estrangement in horror fiction. So far, the focus was mainly on the linguistic construction of female characters in horror films (such as the stereotypical 'Final Girl' character).
Research output:
2024: upcoming paper in Anglistik: International Journal of English Studies (co-authored with Asya Yurchenko)
2022: conference talk at Anglistentag 2022 ("'Her language, her body, herself': The linguistic construction of women in horror films") (together with Asya Yurchenko)