tropes

Sam Bovey discusses the iconic trope of the Byronic Hero, assessing whether it is a positive representation for audiences.

Zandie Howells discusses the common trope of the isolated place in horror films, and how the rules of horror have been bent and shaped by different settings.

Mitchel Rowe discusses the emerging trope of the ‘bleak girl’, addressing how feminine people want to see real reflections of gritty, complex female characters on the screen.

Pollyanna Roberts discusses the Prince Charming trope, from Snow White to Shrek, and how harmful it can be to young people.