Horror is one of the most engaging genres of media.
It activates the senses, raises heart rates, and makes the palms sweaty.
One of the most common tropes found in horror movies is “The Final Girl.”
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Tensions arise when disturbing phone calls from an unknown source continuously harass the girls of the house.
It establishes tropes and horror filmmaking techniques that inspired countless movies following it.
She’s capable and courageous and even manages to off the apparent killer despite her inexperience and relative frailty.
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The setting ofThe Texas Chain SawMassacrehas to be one of the most hostile and revolting for a horror movie.
Indeed,the film was banned in 14 countriesdue to its shocking nature at the time.
Claustrophobia turns to terror when the girls realize that they are not alone in the caves.
TheDescentis an incredibly intense and visceral horror movie that utilizesa compelling twist on the final girl trope.
Shortly after arriving, they discover a Book of the Dead.
Mia’s character arc inEvil Deadis wild, to say the least.
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Things get freaky when a serial killer armed with a glove of razors begins terrorizing their dreams.
As it turns out, if he kills you in your dreams, you die in real life.
Nancy must uncover the killer’s secret and stay awake her life depends on it.
Grace will soon find out that if found, she will be killed.
Samara Weavingas Grace is the strongest aspect ofReady or Not.
Sidney’s knowledge of horror movie tropes also gives her a distinct leg-up on those who come for her.
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It’s in the back half ofAlienwhere Ripley (Sigourney Weaver) emerges as the protagonist and driving force.
Babysitter Laurie Strode (Jamie Lee Curtis) finds herself directly in the path of the merciless killer.
Even as a grandmother,Strode is eager and equipped to kill Michael Myerswhen the opportunity presents itself.
Unfortunately for them, Erin, an Australian survivalist expert, has a propensity for fighting back.
You’reNextis a slick, wickedly enjoyable and subversive slasher that is a must-watch for genre fans.
Vinson is, hands down, the most badass andunderrated final girl the horror genre has ever seen.
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