The document discusses several theorists' perspectives on gender in horror films. Julia Kristeva argues that horror films depict the female body as abject, relating bodily fluids like blood to menstruation. Shelly Stamp Lindsey analyzes Carrie, stating the film shows what happens when women gain power and are no longer repressed. Aviva Briefel asserts that horror films portray menstruation as the start of monstrosity, with periods making girls monstrous and unable to control their emotions compared to male monsters who feel no pain.