The theory of feminism and the transformation of female characters in cinema: Descriptive analysis of Halloween movies

Cinema has been shaped according to the social events and transformations it has been involved in since the day it emerged. This master's thesis examines the transformative journey of female characters in the horror cinema genre from a feminist perspective. The research focuses on the cult film series of Horror Cinema, Halloween (1978), directed by John Carpenter, and the new generation trilogy Halloween (2018), Halloween Kills (2021), Halloween Ends (2022), directed by David Gordon Green, and focuses on female characters. In this context, it investigates how they evolve from victims to powerful heroes, using the Descriptive Analysis method. The research examines how feminist theory and activism influence the portrayal of women, challenge traditional gender roles, and subvert genre conventions. Through a comprehensive analysis of character development, narrative choices, and visual representation, this thesis addresses the importance of horror cinema as a platform for feminist discourse and social change.