Carol clover’s final girl theory

• Who developed the theory about the final girl in horror movies?

  Carol Clover
• What genre does Carol Clover's theory specifically focus on?

  Horror movies
• What is the title of Carol Clover's book that discusses gender in horror films?

  Men, Women, and Chainsaws
• What is a common trope regarding sexually active characters in horror movies?

  They often get killed off early
• What must the final girl do to survive according to Clover's theory?

  She must persevere and remain chaste
• How does the final girl typically differ from other female characters in horror films?

  She often takes on masculine characteristics
• What kind of name does the final girl often have?

  A unisex name
• What type of clothing does the final girl typically wear?

  Reasonably unisex clothing
• In what way does the final girl confront the killer?

  She engages in a physical altercation
• What motivates the final girl to kill the antagonist at the end of the film?

  Pure anger and vengeance
• How does Clover's theory challenge the traditional portrayal of women in horror films?

  It shows that the final girl becomes strong and dominant
• What demographic does Clover identify most final girls belong to?

  Cis white straight middle class
• What are the key characteristics of the final girl in horror movies according to Carol Clover's theory?

  • One female protagonist
  • Survives after friends and family are killed
  • Must be strong emotionally and physically
  • Often remains a virgin or chaste
  • Takes on masculine characteristics
  • Engages in physical confrontation with the killer
  • Kills the antagonist out of anger and vengeance
• What are the implications of Carol Clover's theory on gender representation in horror films?

  • Challenges traditional gender roles
  • Highlights the evolution of female characters
  • Suggests empowerment through survival
  • Critiques the portrayal of women as victims