See It Now: The Latest Episode of HISTORY OF FRIGHT is All About Those “Final Girls”
Skybound Entertainment partners GammaRay specialize in celebrating youth culture and fandom; we recently shared the debut episode of their horror-themed web-series, The History of Fright! It was all about George A. Romero and his incalculable contributions to the zombie subgenre. From the roots of the trope (Night of the Living Dead) to modern examples of Romero’s enduring legacy, it was a smart and entertaining romp for old-school and newer horror fans alike.
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Today, we’re pleased to share the latest episode of History of Fright: “How the Final Girl Changes Horror Movie Tropes”! Is the archetypal lone survivor of slasher films a damaging stereotype or a subversive symbol of empowerment? The episode cites Men, Women, and Chainsaws, a nonfiction examination of the horror genre by Carol J. Clover, who first coined the term “Final Girl”.
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Synopsis:
“The Final Girl” has long driven some of the best plots in horror and is a mechanism for strong social commentary when done right.
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