final girl en · NOUN
Etymology
Coined by film theorist Carol J. Clover in her book Men, Women, and Chainsaws: Gender in the Modern Horror Film (1992).
Meanings
- A female character in a horror or thriller film who is the last person alive to confront the killer or monster, and often the sole survivor.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| final girls | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
wikipedia: Carol J. Clover · wikipedia: Men, Women, and Chainsaws