Mary Shelley Symposium | The Wolf in the Dress
Event Information
Description
Mary Shelley Symposium 2017:
THE WOLF IN THE DRESS
An exploration of transgender and transphobic representation in modern horror
American horror films have consistently been preoccupied with 'the enemy within'. From the Cold War to the War on Terror to modern medicine, American horror is all about 'trust no one'. So how does this factor into trans issues? From Silence of the Lambs to Psycho and Dressed To Kill, Chloe Black explores trans representation in horror.... and from the outside it's not a good look.
Chloe Black is a Hobart-based genre film aficionado and broadcaster.
TICKETS
$5 or via 2017 SWMF FESTIVAL PASS
Please note, concession pricing is applicable to: ADG/MEAA/AWG/TaFA members, Healthcare Card, Seniors Card, under 16s
Organiser Stranger With My Face International Film Festival
Organiser of Mary Shelley Symposium | The Wolf in the Dress
Stranger With My Face International Film Festival is based in Hobart, Tasmania. Deriving its name from the young adult novel by Lois Duncan, it explores the idea of ‘the horror within’ and promotes discussion around genre and gender, from ghost stories to gore, from art house to exploitation. SWMF has a particular focus on female directors working in horror and related genres and highlights bold new work by independent filmmakers.
The main festival is currently on hiatuses. However, special events are presented throughout the year. Go to strangerwithmyface.com for more info or sign up here for news.
Voted in the Top 5 Coolest Women's Film Festivals in the world by Movie Maker Magazine
"Nothing short of magical. It was transformative for me. I think what is being done there, and celebrated there and made possible as a result, is the best I have seen at any fest… I want to be there every year."—Jennifer Lynch, guest filmmaker
"This event fills a gap that has been largely ignored by other film festivals....” —Screen Hub
