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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 Final Girl Phenomenon

This chapter explores the 'Final Girls' trope in horror films through the lens of survivor trauma, particularly focusing on the character Lynette Tarkington. It analyzes cultural fascinations with violence, societal responses to horror narratives, and the evolving representation of women in the genre.

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