1.What does Clover mean by 'female victim-hero'?
A monstrous hero. "the hero part always understood as implying some degree of monstrosity."
2. Why does Clover say that males relate to the females in horror films, in particular, the 'final girl'?
They act the same way.
3. Why does Clover suggest that horror research is problematic?
Bigger studies tend to be created by big studios. The majority of Horror films are independent. There is also less research into film audiences than TV audiences.
4. Who does Clover suggest makes-up the typical horror audience?
Young men, male-female couples, solo "rogue males", and teen girls.
5. Was there parity between horror audiences in regards to those who watched horror films at the cinema and those who watched them at home through rentals?
Yes. The majority of both cinema audiences and rental audiences are young males.
6. What are the two ways identified by Clover in which audiences identify with characters?
Male Gaze and voyeurism (Mulvey) and emotional engagement (William Friedkin)
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