But since 2020, shes carved out a compelling niche in contemporaryindie horror.
What Makes Ireland’s Performances Powerful And Unique?
She’s a thrill seeker of her craft.
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How far would you go to protect your child?
Historically, final girls are young, conventionally attractive, intelligent yet naive, soft, and somewhat sexualized.
Think Laurie (Halloween), Sally (The Texas Chainsaw Massacre), or Sidney (Scream).
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In contrast, Irelands horror roles often portray her asgritty, unpolished, and unsexualized.
She is also older than the typical 20-something final girl, which makes her more rugged and less naive.
A neglectful mother who ignores her husbands sexual abuse of their son when its convenient for her relationship inEileen.
