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Sidney Prescott: "Final Girl"

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  For those unfamiliar with the term, a "final girl" is the last surviving female character in a horror movie. She's typically the one who faces off against the killer and manages to outsmart or defeat them, often through her own wit and resourcefulness. Sidney Prescott, the main character of the "Scream" franchise, is one of the most iconic final girls in horror movie history. Let's take a closer look at why she stands out from the rest. First and foremost, Sidney is a complex and fully realized character. Unlike some final girls who are little more than damsels in distress, Sidney is a well-developed protagonist with her own fears, strengths, and vulnerabilities. She's smart, resourceful, and able to take care of herself, but she's also dealing with her own personal traumas and struggles throughout the series. Another thing that makes Sidney stand out is her ability to fight back against her attackers. In the "Scream" franchise, the kille...

The Evolution of Scream

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Today I will be discussing the evolution of the Scream franchise over the last 6 films. The Scream franchise began in 1996 with the release of the first film, which was directed by horror legend Wes Craven and written by Kevin Williamson. The film was a massive success, both critically and commercially, and it spawned three sequels over the next decade. Then, in 2011, the franchise was rebooted with Scream 4, and most recently, a fifth installment was released in 2022. So, how has the Scream franchise evolved over the years? Let's take a closer look. The original Scream film, released in 1996, was a game-changer for the horror genre. It was self-aware, witty, and cleverly subverted the tropes of the genre. The movie was a massive hit, and it spawned three sequels over the next decade. Scream 2, released in 1997, continued the story of Sidney Prescott, the final girl from the first film. The sequel upped the ante in terms of the body count and the suspense, and it introduced a host...