From Sally to Dana, A Final Girl Analysis

Whether you are a seasoned horror film lover, or someone new to the genre, you know a lot about the “final girl” trope, whether you like it or not. Over time, horror films have changed on many different levels—how women are depicted on the scary screen being one huge example. So while you may have heard of the term, final girl, what exactly does it mean? Furthermore, how has it changed over the years, and how will it evolve in the future?

The final girl can be defined exactly how it sounds. The female survives a horror film until the end and essentially…