11.14.2018 - By Mira Gutoff
Let's look at the granddaughter of the gothic heroine: the survivor of slasher horror movies. The term Final Girl was coined in the book Men, Women and Chainsaws, but it has come a long way since then. Our very first Patreon-sponsored episode! Recommended Media Books: Men, Women and Chainsaws by Carol J. Clover Dracula by Bram Stoker Films: Halloween (1978) Nightmare on Elm Street Wes Craven's New Nightmare Alien Aliens The Phantom of the Opera (1989) Mystery of the Wax Museum (1933) *** Credits Ambiant music is by Marc v/d Meulen on youtube. Intro and outro music is by Station 61. Podcast artwork is by Dana Veitinger. Audio clips used are from The Rocky Horror Show Studio Cast, Aliens, Halloween (1978), Friday the 13th trailer, Siskel and Ebert Sneak Previews, and Mystery of the Wax Museum (1933.)