![]() ![]() For this era of horror films, the trope was rooted in sexist beliefs about gender roles and what it meant to perform femininity well. ![]() In her book, Clover references horror and mystery suspense films that came out in the 1970s and ’80s, a period of time that many consider to be the “golden age” of the slasher film. The Final Girl might be a concept that was given a name in the ’90s, but the trope was around long before Clover set out to identify it. Sometimes they are saved by someone else. Sometimes these Final Girls confront the killer and save themselves. She’s kind and tries to do the right thing. Furthermore, Clover says that the Final Girl is deemed “worthy” of survival because of some moral high ground she has over the other characters. In Men, Women, and Chainsaws, Clover defines the “Final Girl” as the sole survivor among a group of people who are being chased by a villain. Later, we’ll discuss how the term has changed since its original conception, but first, let’s look at its origins. Clover in her 1992 book Men, Women, and Chainsaws: Gender in the Modern Horror Film. The term “Final Girl” was first coined by Carol J. But where did the term come from? And what does it mean? You’ve probably heard this term before, and you’ve probably recognized final girls in plenty of mystery, horror, and suspense books. What do these women have in common? They’re all Final Girls. Laurie Strode from Halloweenand all its many sequels. Neve Campbell as Sidney Prescott Scream (1996 film) ![]()
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