The "Final Girl"

Kadin Burnett in her article, “Reclaiming the ‘ final girl’ horror film archetype” discusses the historical context and evolution of the character the final girl. As the author points out, this character would be casted in horror films as a female lead that is challenged by resilient villains. In the more recent depictions of the character in films, she is portrayed more as a survivor that embodies strength. The author connects this character development to the #metoo movement for possible outlets that inspired the growth. I think it is interesting how a once perhaps negative representation of women in the media can be rearranged to show strength and power. The #metoo movement itself had both positive and negative effects so I think it is very constructive that film representations of women are being influenced by the movement and what it stands for.