Who Is a Final Girl Anyway?
The Final Girl is a classic horror movie trope, referring to a female character—usually the protagonist or one of the main characters—who makes it through the terrifying events of the film. The term was first introduced by Carol J. Clover in her book Men, Women, and Chainsaws, which explores gender roles in modern horror films.
On the flip side, there’s the “Final Boy,” a male character who survives in a similar fashion. However, Final Boys are far less common in slasher movies, as the lead characters in these films tend to be women.
How Do You Know If You’re a Final Girl?
You can feel the will to survive. In horror movies, Final Girls are often either naturally equipped with survival instincts or discover their inner “warrior” as they face off against the monster. Somewhere along their tragic journey, they find the strength to fight back instead of becoming the next victim. If you sense that spark of survivalism in yourself, you might just be a Final Girl.
Here are more signs you are one:
Signs You Are a Final Girl
- You are a risk-taker.
- You learn from your mistakes.
- You don’t freeze up under pressure.
- You’re a quick thinker.
- You don’t follow a leader blindly.
- You actively try to help others out. (And you feel guilty when you can’t.)
- You’re analytical and strategic.
- You’re at ease with your emotions—for the most part.
Who Are Some Iconic Final Girls?
- Laurie Strode – Halloween (1978)
- Nancy Thompson – A Nightmare on Elm Street* (1984)
- Final Girl – The Texas Chain Saw Massacre* (1974)
- Ellen Ripley – Alien (1979)
- Sidney Prescott – Scream (1996)
- Cheryl Williams – The Evil Dead (1981)
Whenever I think of Final Girls, Ellen Ripley from Alien immediately comes to mind. She’s not only courageous and intelligent but also a strong leader—something I truly admire. Ellen is one of the few Final Girls who earns her survival by directly confronting the threat. Then there are girls like Sidney Prescott (from the Scream franchise), another iconic Final Girl, who’s empathetic and caring, making it easy to connect with her and feel for the trauma she endures.
But that’s not the main point here. We’re here to see which iconic Final Girl is most like you. Do you think you’d match up with one of the Scream Queens or Queen Warriors of horror movies? If so, all you need to do is take the personality quiz below!
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