Final Girl Theory

The final girl theory refers to the last girl that is left alive of the film, that confronts the killer. This theory is applied in many films such as Scream, Halloween, A Nightmare in Elm Street and Texas Chainsaw Massacre. This is the theory of Carol J. Clover, who believes this theory to be true in most horror films.
The final girl is a virginal and pure character, who does not have a boyfriend, does not do drugs, or does not drink. She is a brunette, is clever and therefore posesses characterstics to survive. She also is manly and androgynous and has a unisex name. Examples of names used in films for the final girls are ' Laurie and Sidney.' The final girl is also not scared to defend herself and is extremely brave.