‘Chain Saw’ Sally – Celebrating 50 Years of Horror’s First Final Girl

When we think about iconic final girls, it’s usually Laurie Strode (Jamie Lee Curtis, Halloween), Nancy Thompson (Heather Langenkamp, A Nightmare on Elm Street), and Sidney Prescott (Neve Campbell, Scream) who come to mind. These fantastic female characters have become horror movie legends, celebrated for their strength and resilience while inspiring a generation of girls […]

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‘Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives’ Gave Us One of the Most Entertaining Final Girls of All

From the beginning, the Friday the 13th franchise delivered memorable Final Girls that outlasted the slaughter and defeated their foe. The first film saw Alice (Adrienne King) end Mrs. Voorhees’ (Betsy Palmer) reign of terror by removing her head. Part 2’s Ginny (Amy Steel) ranks high among the franchise’s favorites for her tough-as-nails perseverance and quick wit. But this […]

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