How come all murderers are portayed as men in films?

RiseToTheTop · 14-03-2012 06:00PM #1

Freedie Kruger, Michael Myers, Hannibal, Jason from Friday the 13th, etc, which are the serious ones. Then much more fictionized movies, Arnold Scharzenneger as the Terminator, ,etc. The movies where a fella is just shooting up the scene, not as much psychological.

I was thinking the other day and realized I actually thought that there could be hardly any female murderers. In the same way as people think rape is vast majority done by men, I unearthed that I thought the same with murder. My preconceptions are more than likely very wrong, but that is what I got from the films.

Kind of sexist ain't it?

AngryBollix · 14-03-2012 06:01PM

Because theyre men?

mackg · 14-03-2012 06:02PM

RiseToTheTop wrote: »

Freedie Kruger, Michael Myers, Hannibal, Jason from Friday the 13th, etc, which are the serious ones. Then much more fictionized movies, Arnold Scharzenneger as the Terminator, ,etc. The movies where a fella is just shooting up the scene, not as much psychological.

I was thinking the other day and realized I actually thought that there could be hardly any female murderers. In the same way as people think rape is vast majority done by men, I unearthed that I thought the same with murder. My preconceptions are more than likely very wrong, but that is what I got from the films.

Kind of sexist ain't it?

Ever seen Terminator 3?

Feeona · 14-03-2012 06:02PM

Because men like to kill and women like to buy shoes and get married.

metamorphic · 14-03-2012 06:03PM

RiseToTheTop wrote: »

Kind of sexist ain't it?

statistically, No.

JustAddWater · 14-03-2012 06:03PM

Monster?

RiseToTheTop · 14-03-2012 06:04PM

mackg wrote: »

Ever seen Terminator 3?

Well yes, but you have to admit that movies portraying a women as the major killer in the film is really in the minority.

Plus the Terminator is a mindless shoot em up, the first movies I highlighted are really psychological thrillers, a lot more personal. They put across the thought of murder happening on a more personal level.

They portray the killers as a real person and not just a person with a big gun, a bulletproof vest and heading off to the shooting range. (With kinky catch phrases, Hasta La Vista Baby

)

lividduck · 14-03-2012 06:04PM

They're not.
Ever seem the academy award winning "Monster".
Or Lizzy Borden?, Arsenic and old Lace? plenty of women sre depicted as murderers in films.

Hande hoche! · 14-03-2012 06:04PM

In terms of murderous fuel, oestrogen isn't great.

Daemos · 14-03-2012 06:04PM

Because most murderers are men. I believe only 10% of all killers are women? That mightn't be exact but it is close

ejmaztec · 14-03-2012 06:05PM

Most women stick to boiling bunnies or skinning Dalmatians.

14-03-2012 06:05PM

Its terrible something must be done wait right there i will find my tools . But of course as being a woman i wont get caught muhahaha

Professey Chin · 14-03-2012 06:06PM

Friday the 13th part 1 and Scream 2 come to mind

hondasam · 14-03-2012 06:06PM

RiseToTheTop wrote: »

Kind of sexist ain't it?

No it's not sexist.

http://www.google.ie/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=female%20murders%20films&source=web&cd=1&ved=0CCMQFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2F30ninjas.com%2Fblog%2Ftop-10-movies-with-young-female-killers-murder-never-looked-so-good&ei=085gT__fM4-AhQfA3ITMBw&usg=AFQjCNHe6-MLCt27oL2KYpKpD15QfHP1Ag

Here are some movies for you to watch.

opinion guy · 14-03-2012 06:07PM

mackg wrote: »

Ever seen Terminator 3?

Not to mention Basci Instinct, Single White Female or Kill Bill ?
You've not seen Misery ???? (err don't watch this if you are eating dinner)

RiseToTheTop · 14-03-2012 06:08PM

Manuel Small Inch wrote: »

Its terrible something must be done wait right there i will find my tools . But of course as being a woman i wont get caught muhahaha

*puts on Sheriff badge*

I dare ya punk....

lividduck · 14-03-2012 06:08PM

Only 10% of murders are commited by women, but the other 90% are commited because of them..lol:D

Augmerson · 14-03-2012 06:10PM

The film Monster with Charlize Theron.

The Mist with Marcia Gay Harden.

Misery with Kathy Bates.

That's 3 off the top of my head.

RiseToTheTop · 14-03-2012 06:11PM

Not just horrors either, where the theme is solely about murder.

Feeona · 14-03-2012 06:12PM

lividduck wrote: »

Only 10% of murders are commited by women, but the other 90% are commited because of them..lol:D

You'll be laughing on the other side of your dead face when I catch up with ye!

Yours sincerely

Proud ten percenter

strobe · 14-03-2012 06:13PM

RiseToTheTop wrote: »

Freedie Kruger, Michael Myers, Hannibal, Jason from Friday the 13th, etc, which are the serious ones. Then much more fictionized movies, Arnold Scharzenneger as the Terminator, ,etc. The movies where a fella is just shooting up the scene, not as much psychological.

I was thinking the other day and realized I actually thought that there could be hardly any female murderers. In the same way as people think rape is vast majority done by men, I unearthed that I thought the same with murder. My preconceptions are more than likely very wrong, but that is what I got from the films.

Kind of sexist ain't it?

Men do actually commit more murder than women. Pretty much all studies everywhere bear that out.

But regardless of that fact there are lots of female murderers in lots of films. Off the top of my head, Basic Instinct, The Hand That Rocks The Cradle, Misery, Species, La Femme Nikita, Thelma and Louise, Audition, and I think you already mentioned Friday 13th... I'm sure there's lots more.

Sexist? Give it a rest will ye?

hondasam · 14-03-2012 06:14PM

Can't forgot Uma Thurman in kill bill.

14-03-2012 06:15PM

Women do kill quite a lot. They kill mens ambitions, happiness, self respect and financial well being.

mackg · 14-03-2012 06:15PM

RiseToTheTop wrote: »

Well yes, but you have to admit that movies portraying a women as the major killer in the film is really in the minority.

Plus the Terminator is a mindless shoot em up, the first movies I highlighted are really psychological thrillers, a lot more personal. They put across the thought of murder happening on a more personal level.

They portray the killers as a real person and not just a person with a big gun, a bulletproof vest and heading off to the shooting range. (With kinky catch phrases, Hasta La Vista Baby )

I don't think it's sexist anyway and the fact that it's rarer to see it probably gives it a little more impact when it is done.

It could be more easily argued that sports movies are more sexist because they rarely have female leads, honourable mention to where the female goalie comes off the bench to save the penalty for team U.S.A in the mighty ducks 2.

Daemos · 14-03-2012 06:17PM

50% of the population occupy 90% of the prison system.

Occupy Green Mile

cassElliot · 14-03-2012 06:17PM

thats because in reality, more men are serial killers. a female serial killer is incredibly rare. something like 10 -15% of serial killers are women, even at that they tend to use less aggressive methods of killing, or do it because their partner is a killer.

it isn't sexist - its biological, testosterone is a male hormone and one linked with aggression, amongst other behaviours.

on a side note, it goes beyond serial killing. when you look at wars its predominantly men killing men.

mackg · 14-03-2012 06:18PM

cassElliot wrote: »

thats because in reality, more men are serial killers. a female serial killer is incredibly rare. something like 10 -15% of serial killers are women, even at that they tend to use less aggressive methods of killing, or do it because they're partner is a killer.

it isn't sexist - its biological, testosterone is a male hormone and one linked with aggression, amongst other behaviours.

on a side note, it goes beyond serial killing. when you look at wars its predominantly men killing men.

Tickled to death?

smash · 14-03-2012 06:19PM

Have you seen teeth? Or Jennifer's body?

Worth a fap!

RiseToTheTop · 14-03-2012 06:20PM

cassElliot wrote: »

thats because in reality, more men are serial killers. a female serial killer is incredibly rare. something like 10 -15% of serial killers are women, even at that they tend to use less aggressive methods of killing, or do it because they're partner is a killer.

it isn't sexist - its biological, testosterone is a male hormone and one linked with aggression, amongst other behaviours.

on a side note, it goes beyond serial killing. when you look at wars its predominantly men killing men.

I know whatchu mean. Hollywood was around when women weren't allowed fight in the US Army.

c_man · 14-03-2012 06:22PM

Daemos wrote: »

I believe only 10% of all killers are women?

Doesn't sound right, are you including all the women who've had abortions?

:pac:

opinion guy · 14-03-2012 06:22PM

I dunno about you lot, but I, for one, am shocked to discover that the on average larger, stronger, more aggressive is responsible for the most murders.

SHOCKED!

:rolleyes:

How come all murderers are portayed as men in films?

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