Definition of a Femme Fatale

There two types of Femme Fatales:

• Classic Period 40/50's

In the 1940's/50's Femme Fatales were considered as Deviant women who is subdued by domesticity punished or killed off. An example of this is the clip shown above Gilda.

• Contemporary Representations (1990's - Present)

In the present times Femme Fatales  shows more attitude to women who are prepared to fight back and survive on their own.