ABSTRACT
This chapter explains about the conquering the Frontier Gothic in Red Dawn. Red Dawn has remained firmly ensconced in the cultural imagination. It opens with shots of a quintessential small town in the American West, the fictional Calumet, Colorado. Within the first few minutes, foreign paratroopers invade; the remainder of the film follows the experiences of a few teens who avoid capture by escaping to the wilderness. From there, they stage frequent attacks against the Soviet and Cuban troops who are now occupying their country. Adding to its American Frontier Gothic elements, Red Dawn frequently draws attention to iconic images of the West, including views of the Rockies, vast national forests, broad swaths of prairie-all exemplary settings for American Frontier Gothic narratives. While Red Dawn does include two female characters who prove equally able soldiers and contribute significantly to the Wolverine's success, it is the male characters who receive the most attention, specifically brothers Jed and Matt.
