A femme fatale is a devious women of great seductive charm who leads men into compromising and dangerous situations.
Abigail conforms to this definition, as she is appears to be a devious and seductive woman. This is shown through her costume- secutary clothing and bright red lipstick and nail varnish. Her pale face and red lipstick suggests she is a femme fatale, as the typical femme fatale's appearance is similar to this. However, Abigail does not lead men in to dangerous situations- she is the one who is murdered and vulnerable for having a lodger living in her garden that is in fact a murderer.
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Explain in what way Abigail conforms to this definition. Try to identify any women in thriller films that also conform to this misogynist archetype.
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