Georges Bataille saw the lure of the feet as linked to their anatomical baseness (abjection). Creed argues that abjection theory is profoundly engrained within the horror genre. Syriza has called Georgiadis's claims an "ahistorical abjection". In his view, difference produces distinctions and differentiations that leads to exclusion and abjection. Vargas's goal here is to bring light to the issues of cannibalism, abjection, and sexuality. Creed further acknowledges the influence of Julia Kristeva, by examining the notion of abjection. The abjection of (Gass') hero seems less lived than written. Hutchinson describes Michael as a "monster of abjection". The term abjection literally means "the state of being cast off". She's turned female abjection inside out and aimed it at a man. These included various acts of sexual and physical abjection. Brown describes Abjection as the process whereby one group others or dehumanizes another.