What do Final Girls tell us about women in horror?

Episode 2 February 14, 2024 00:20:29
What do Final Girls tell us about women in horror?
Hysteria
What do Final Girls tell us about women in horror?

Feb 14 2024 | 00:20:29

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Show Notes

The Final Girl trope opens discussions about misogyny and empowerment, the violence against and saving of women, and how horror reflects how we value women.

Hysteria takes deep dives into female-focused stories, characters, and tropes. Aiming to examine the role and impact of women in the horror genre. Hosted and created by Allie Nimmons.

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