The article discusses how contemporary horror films, particularly The Woman in the Yard, utilize monsters as metaphors for repressed emotions and trauma. The film follows Ramona, a widow dealing with grief and raising her children alone after the death of her husband. When a mysterious Woman appears on her property, she becomes a symbol of Ramona's unresolved pain. This narrative links to broader trends in horror that reflect internal struggles, indicating that exploring trauma has become a common element in the genre.
The Woman in the Yard effectively embodies contemporary horror's shift, where monsters symbolize protagonists' buried traumas and grief, exemplified through Ramona's haunting journey.
In Ramona’s story, the titular Woman represents both a literal visitor and a metaphorical manifestation of unresolved grief and the weight of tragic loss.
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