What is representation?

The act of representing, or the state of being represented

“OR”

Something that represents, as: An image or likeness of something, an account or statement, as of facts, allegations, or arguments, an expostulation a protest.

What Representation theorists can you find?1. Branston and Stafford theory, which suggest that

there can be characteristics to representation - Categorizing and Evaluating the group that is being

stereo typed - Emphasizing specific features that are easily

recognizable to the audience for them to come up with a conclusion of the represented group.

- Representation can often be portrayed as negativity but this is not always the way.

What Representation theories can you link to the horror genre?

Representation theories can be linked to the horror genre, using typical representation conventions such as the representation of gender in horror film, because women can be seen as an easy target or a damsel in distress but in contrast some times in the horror genre these conventions may be challenged throughout the story line as the woman may become the powerful hero by the end of the film.

Laura Mulveys male gaze theory can also be seen as a convention of representation as the females are portrayed through the a males eyes, in a horror film such as in ‘Final Destination 3’ the female protagonist is seen as venerable and an easy target this is a good example of the male gaze theory.