To create a paper on the 2013 body horror film (often titled Contracted - Fase I in international markets), it is essential to analyze its use of physical decay as a metaphor for trauma and societal failure. Directed by Eric England , the film follows Samantha, a young woman who contracts a mysterious, rapidly progressing disease after a traumatic sexual assault. Thesis Statement

Contracted utilizes the "body horror" sub-genre to externalize the internal trauma of sexual violence, illustrating how societal denial, medical negligence, and personal isolation can lead to a total loss of identity. Key Themes for Analysis