Tag: Ashley Hajimirsadeghi
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Excess and the Feminine Body in ‘The Neon Demon’
*CW: mentions of murder, attempted rape, necrophilia and cannibalism* In the opening shot of The Neon Demon, Elle Fanning’s character, Jesse, is sprawled onto a metallic-coloured sofa, her face adorned with multicoloured crystals, her eyes wide open and tributaries of blood cascading down her arm. Her throat is torn and mouth agape in shock. From…