“You´re killing people!” “No. I´m killing boys,” Demons, Witches, Vampires & Werewolves! The female supernatural creature was historically depicted as a way to vilify women for centuries. However, in modern times, her portrayal has been reimagined; her bloodthirst is no longer without reason. MANEATERS sinks its teeth into four films which reclaim the female supernatural in a fun, feminist, and campy way with a rarely screened title, stylistic treats, and cult-classics! This season is curated by Emma Michaelsen Aasland as part of the National Film and Television School’s MA Film Studies, Programming and Curation.
"She's evil… and not just high school evil.”
A demon possesses high-school It-girl Jennifer (Megan Fox) after she is kidnapped and sacrificed in a failed occult ritual. Bloodthirsty, she seeks revenge through any man who crosses her path, but is challenged when her best friend, Needy (Amanda Seyfried), won´t stand idly by as the body-count rises.
Campy, funny, horrific and truly impressive. After initially receiving mixed critical reception, Jennifer´s Body has become a horror and teen cult-classic as queer and female audiences have reclaimed the title. Ahead of its time, the film is still referenced in Halloween costumes, fan-theories, and video edits as audiences are hungrier than ever for the iconic maneater, Jennifer Check!
Jennifer´s Body is featured as part of MANEATERS, a season exploring the female supernatural on screen. The season is presented with the National Film and Television School’s Film Studies, Programming and Curation MA.
“She Loved Men... To Death.”
Addicted to love, Elaine – the love witch – casts love and sex spells to seek her perfect man, finding herself with more dead bodies than she does a long-term partner…
A visually-striking, humorous and thought-provoking film by the continuously playful Anna Biller, The Love Witch has caused immense debate by audiences through its feminist themes. Visually drenched in 1970s fashion and cinematography, the film´s style feels as magical as the love witch herself.
The Love Witch is featured as part of MANEATERS, a season exploring the female supernatural on screen. The season is presented with the National Film and Television School’s Film Studies, Programming and Curation MA.
Elenor and Clara seek refuge in a seaside town, hoping to escape their past. However, they hold dear a deep, dark secret which, if fallen on the wrong ears, could endanger their lives
“I get this ache... And I, I thought it was for sex, but it's to tear everything to fucking pieces.”
A wild and bloodthirsty hound has ravaged through the small town of Bailey Downs, attacking the neighbourhood's pet dogs. When the two teenage outcasts, the Fitzgerald sisters, stumble upon the creature one night, their lives change forever as Ginger is bitten, and her body starts to change.
A true feast of practical effects, 2000s grunge, and snappy one-liners; Ginger Snaps has been credited in hindsight as a predecessor to the “maneater” supernatural woman most famously seen in Jennifer´s Body (2009). A coming-of-age story told in a fresh perspective; for maybe the true terror lies in growing up, or maybe it lies in the bloodthirsty hound who calls herself your sister.
Ginger Snaps is featured as part of MANEATERS, a season exploring the female supernatural on screen. The season is presented with the National Film and Television School’s Film Studies, Programming and Curation MA.