Dawn of the Dead (1978) Scene Analysis 2

This high angle expressionist shot of Francine and Stephen and their gloomy facial expressions shows the lack of power they have with not only the whole zombie situation but with their relationship. This still shows Francine and Stephen after just having sex. This is a stereotypical trait of a female victim as it shows their girly side which connotes weakness. Francine also has blonde hair which backs this point up but George Romero often goes against stereotypes and makes Francine the final girl, who would normally have dark hair. Romero’s auteur style often goes against stereotypes a lot, for example he made a black man the male hero and at the time the film was made, that was seen as outrageous.