Why we have chosen the male gaze for Megan Black

We decided to include the male gaze, due to the fact that we wanted to attract a wider range of audience. By doing so, we aim have larger market (through promotion) which could make our production much more successful. In the same way, we wanted to reinforce the conventional 'typical blonde' who are often presented to be sexy, for the pleasure of men, where they are also seen as promiscuous and thus are unlikely to survive (slasher genre). 

 We were inspired by 'Cabin In The Woods' (2012), however we will not be going to such an extent of male gaze, as seen in 'Cabin In The Woods', nevertheless we will be using some element e.g. mise-en scene (e.g. clothing). Furthermore we will be using some speed manipulation (slow motion), to further sexualise such character, allowing the male audience to become closer to such character (Megan), while possibly distancing the female audience. This comes down to the fact that, they (female audience), are likely to have more morals and thus may not agree with the way in which this particular female character is presented, hence why they become distant. We plan on using low angles, point of view and close ups to reinforce this sexualised female, however we will subvert some element,by making our character well educated and thus well spoken. Also she will not the the first one to die, but rather survives at the end until she is killed, which is unconventional within horror films. Lastly she will not always sexualise her, as she will be covered in some scenes highlighting the idea of her not being conventional 'typical blonde' character.