The document discusses gender representation in horror films compared to other media. It notes that in most media, women are often portrayed as sexual objects or in emotionally-oriented, passive roles while men are typically heroes portrayed in active roles. However, in horror films, women can take on more active roles as protagonists, sometimes even as the "final girl" who survives until the end or defeats the monster. While horror films still show lower visibility of women overall, they present a more respected portrayal of women than other media, with females sometimes portrayed as the true heroes.