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'Final Girl Support Group' and 'Witchcraft for Wayward Girls' center women in horror

NPR's Book of the Day

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The Evolution of the Final Girl: Resilience and Empowerment in Horror Narratives

This chapter explores the transformation of the 'final girl' archetype in horror cinema, comparing modern figures like Buffy and Furiosa with their resilient predecessors from earlier decades. It also highlights new literary works that examine themes of empowerment and reproductive rights through complex character narratives.

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