Bechdel Test Movie List

/bech·del test/ n.
1. It has to have at least two [named] women in it
2. Who talk to each other
3. About something besides a man

[[3]] American Horror Story (2011) [imdb]

This movie passed 3 of 3 tests (although dubious). It was entered by wicked on 2011-12-19 23:14:41.

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Kiki said:
I do agree with this. A specific example is in the first episode - correct me if I'm wrong as I'm only recalling from memory - when Violet returns from school and her and her mum discuss bravery and what scares Vivien. However, I may be wrong because I think Ben may have been briefly mentioned too...
Either way, I think it does pass as they are many strong female characters who converse with one each other. Does the baby count? Because Vivien discusses her baby with some of the characters at times too, without mentioning Ben.
Message posted on 2012-01-17 23:30:00
Bryan said:
This series absolutely passes. The relationship between the teenage Violet and her mother, Vivien, is an integral part of the show, and the two interact frequently on a basis which does not involve Ben at all.

In addition, Violet occasionally talks to her female frenemy/sister in haunting, Leah, about what it is like to have seen inhuman ghosts and monsters face-to-face.
Message posted on 2012-02-02 06:44:47

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