4.0

Though a little more broadly focused in parts than I'd have preferred, this is still a largely fascinating account of women in horror films, centred around how their reproductive systems and sexuality are presented in those films. There's a wide range of examples used to illustrate the author's conclusions, and her close readings of the many texts are the best part of what is a very interesting book. Full disclosure: I got a free advance copy of the book, and the resulting full review will be coming out soon in Strange Horizons. I'll edit in the link when it appears.

Update: link to SH review here:
http://strangehorizons.com/non-fiction/women-monstrosity-and-horror-film-gynaehorror-by-erin-harrington/