Representations of frightening women and girls are a staple of All Hallows’ Eve celebrations. These figures range from classic literary villains to modern cinematic creations, often embodying themes of supernatural power, vengeance, or madness. Examples include witches, ghosts, demonic entities, and monstrous creatures with feminine characteristics.
The enduring presence of these figures in popular culture highlights societal anxieties surrounding female power and transgression. Throughout history, women deviating from expected roles have been demonized, and these fears are often reflected in the monstrous feminine archetypes of Halloween. The popularity of such costumes and characters underscores a fascination with the darker aspects of the female psyche and the potential for disruption of social order.
