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As anyone who follows me will know, horror is probably my favourite movie genre. One aspect that I adore is the roster of strong women or final girls that appear. Nine times out of ten it is the ladies who are left standing. But which of them is your favourite?
Mine are and the reasons why:
Ellen Ripley is the ultimate bad ass who takes control in heavy situations. You wouldn’t want to mess with her.
Sidney Prescott is a resourceful and very human character who shows great initiative and resilience. And she’s probably one of the most relatable heroines.
Laurie Strode is a level-headed girl with the great ability to think on her feet with intelligence.
Nancy Thompson is the go to girl for survival and ensnaring the horror that stalks her.
Kirsty Cotton is another resilient heroine sucked into gruesome situations but able to quickly adapt.
So which lady is your personal pick? Mine are just an example, so yours can be any lady from the genre.
vinnieh 
I’m definitely team Ripley.
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Good to know. She is just outstanding. A real take charge heroine fighting with her smarts and fists. And Sigourney Weaver is a lot of the reason too.
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I think I’ll take Sidney Prescott of Scream. I really enjoyed the series.
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She’s a true survivor and fighter, who never loses our sympathies or compassion.
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I do like Aliens, had watched the sequels, but I can relate more to Scream .
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I like both sets of movies, especially for their protagonists. Must add Gale Weathers from Scream too.
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I have not seen any of these movies..I think it will make a good watch with my husband.. Will see when I am with him. On my list now.. thanks 🙂
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Plenty of good to choose from. And thanks for checking my blog. I just looked at your site and nice work.
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Mia Farrow in Rosemary’s Baby was the first one that came into my mind so that’s my choice!
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Farrow puts in a very moving performance as the emotionally besieged title character. You can positively feel the uncertainty and terror of her character.
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You nailed it either Ripley! She was a badass in that movie. 😃
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She’s the queen in my book.
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Team Ripley every time for me too.
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In my eyes, she can do no wrong. She’s the ultimate warrior.
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I’m too scared to watch horror movies – the only ones I do watch are the toned down vampire/werewolf type ones (which are probably more fantasy than horror) but that’s the closest I’ll get…my heroine would be Selene from Underworld.
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Well you’ve picked a good one there. A very strong and sexy protagonist.
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That’s for sure – nobody pulls those leathers off quite like Kate Beckinsale.
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Yes, she rocks them to the hilt.
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Sidney Prescott is a great horror heroine. I feel bad that I’d kind of forgot about her.
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She’s a very resilient girl who’s been put through the wringer so many times, yet always come out fighting.
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From the Alien films it’s Ripley and Vasquez. From The Mummy films it’s Evelyn.
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Good call on Evelyn from The Mummy. A smart, beautiful and quite funny character who is extremely charming.
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My top 3 would probably be Ripley, Alice from Resident Evil series and Sidney from Scream in no particular order.
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All kick ass ladies who are dab hands at survival. They represent the apex of strong women warriors counteracting the evil that menaces them.
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Ripley. The ultimate badass.
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Yes, she’s the best there is. A resourceful fighter as well as compassionate leader, she truly inspires. What do you think of the other excellent heroines listed?
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I don’t know. Ripley is just the best.
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She does pretty much have the crown.
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Well I’m gonna go with three ladies: Ellen Ripley is pretty much a nobrainer. She kicks Xenomorph ass in a very good way. Then we have Alice from the Resident Evil series, whi is simply put tough as nails. And last but not least there is Selene from the Underworld series, who truly is amazing. The other heroines listed here are ofcourse great as well, Laurie Strode is number 4 in my book 😊 Great post!
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Ripley is the definition of bad ass. Alice too is a very capable fighter, along with the sexy Selene. After Ripley, I would say Sidney Prescott. What do you think of her?
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Sydney is cool as well. She is smart, has got the looks, and definitely is a woman you don’t want to mess with. (And ofcourse the actress Neve Campbell is amazing).
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Gotta love Neve Campbell. I’ve reviewed the original Scream trilogy on here if you’re interested. Check the review index. I’m planning on finally seeing number four soon.
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Thanks I will be sure to check that one out. Part 4 honestly wasn’t too bad if you ask me. I liked it better than part 3. The scream television series isn’t half bad either (but admittedly not as good as the movies).
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Looking forward to reading your comments on my Scream reviews. Don’t know why I haven’t seen 4 yet, but must to see my favourite characters back in action.
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Well here’s the first review to start you off. https://vinnieh.wordpress.com/2014/11/05/scream/
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I am a hundred and ten percent team Riley
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She’s just so iconic and fierce. Would not want to mess with Ripley.
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Ellen Ripley, all the way
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She takes the crown for being a resourceful and fierce fighter.
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I think my top 3 would be:
1. Evelyn O’Connell from the Mummy movies. Slightly clumsy but kick-ass librarian…Need I say more?
2. Laurie Strode. The original Scream Queen.
3. And even though I’ve only seen the first two movies in the Alien franchise, it’s gotta be Ripley. I would not mess with that woman!
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That’s the second mention of Evelyn, she’s pretty cool. Laurie Strode was the very first final girl to burn into the memory. And Ripley, as embodied by the fabulous Sigourney Weaver, is the ultimate heroine of steely strength and survival.
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Yeah, Ripley and Sidney are kind of my choices as well. Great question and some great suggestions.
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They both go through so much and are queens of survival. In each film, their respective strengths and steel increase.
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Ripley, hands down! She was amazing. I wish we got Neil’s movie with her instead of Covenant which sucks
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She’s one of my favourite characters in movies ever. Just the ultimate warrior woman who you wouldn’t want to tangle with, if you wanted to make it out alive.
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Ripley, for sure!
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A bad ass chick with a humane side, Ripley is simply the best.
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Ripley all the way.
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I can never grow tired of watching Ripley kick ass and just being a boss.
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Great suggestions. Ridley obviously is a first choice of the one’s above. I also love Carrie in DePalma’s adaptation of Stephen King’s eponymous novel. As a coming-of-age-horror-revenge story, her arc from shy and bullied teen to vengeful telekinetic witch is full of scares and blood and pathos.
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There’s no escaping the greatness of Ripley. As for Carrie, I concur with what you said. As played by the expressive Sissy Spacek, we observe the brutal torment of a young, shy girl driven to the edge. You feel deep sympathy for what she endures until she completely snaps.
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Indeed, plus she verges on a complex anti-heroine axis as her bloody and mindful revenge may seem to appropriate given what the victims have done, yet it remains shocking and gruesome. I have to say though way to go Carrie! She literally brought the house down at the end!
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I think she was pushed that far, she just couldn’t take it any longer. With deadly consequences for those around her who wronged her.
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Yes, the motivation was understandable especially given the way it was brilliantly built up in the story. I mean she was bullied to hell and the bullies got paid back big time!
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Exactly, those bullies should have thought of Carrie’s feelings.
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These are all very tough, kick ass women who have been iconic throughout history for the reasons being. It’s a great selection you’ve picked out.
On top of yours I’d also pick.. Clarice from Silence of te Lambs.. (if it can be considered horror?), Sally from The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974), Wendy from The Shining and Sarah in The Descent of a few I could remember. This was a great idea for a post Vinnieh and I loved reading it. ☺
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I adore strong women in movies, especially horror. Clarice is an excellent choice, a very human and pragmatic person. Good call on The Descent, Sarah makes one brutal transformation.
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ripleyripleyripleyRIPLEYRIPLEYRIPLEY!!! Gotta love her. Also gotta give preps to Cherry Darling from Planet Terror — ultimate badass. Nice post matey!
Milo.
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She deserves all the praise for being a smart, strong and feisty heroine. And Cherry Darling, major kick ass and sarcastic as hell.
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Horror is among my weakest genre. But when I saw (and loved) The Witch last year, I am now considering becoming open to horror films of the same kind. 😀 It Follows was pretty good too, but geez, I was jumpy for a week. With that said, Anya Taylor-Joy as Thomasin for The Witch and Maika Monroe as Jay for It Follows….coz that’s about the only horror films I’ve seen. Haha. But really, they are exceptional characters in my opinion. 🙂
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I have yet to see The Witch, it does sound like my kind of movie to be certain. Horror as a genre is largely love or hate I feel.
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1. Ripley for sure but 2nd for me is Alice from resident Evil.. Both are kick ass heroines.
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They sum up kick ass with style and fierce presence. Tough chicks they most definitely are!
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Ripley for me too! Somehow I also cannot get enough of Naomi Watts characters in movies. She is one of those few actresses who really fits into the horror genre, as well as other genres. Her characters are thought-provoking, e.g, in The Ring (2002), Funny Games (2007) or even in the Shaft (2001) actually.
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Yes, Naomi Watts is a powerhouse. In general she delivers work of emotion and depth.
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And of course Ripley rules.
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Ripley’s a great choice and a truly iconic character. That said, I go with Sidney. She’s a flat out great character in my favorite horror franchise.
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I have great love for both women. Sidney for me is a very human and relatable character who must think on her feet to survive. And there’s a nice well of emotion to her.
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Ripley will always be number 1! I’d throw in Suzy from Suspiria and Barbara from The Night of the Living Dead Remake—she had some Ripley in her by the time that movie ended.
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Ripley is the undisputed queen of horror heroines. She kicks ass with style. Any love for Laurie Strode or Sidney Prescott?
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Big fan of Laurie, she’s probably one of the most realistic horror heroines. Never really cared for Sidney, or the Scream franchise as a whole, but she does kick a lot of ass in it!
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Yes, Laurie is a very grounded heroine. I’ve always loved the Scream movies and Sidney. Good to know that even though they aren’t your favourite movies, you can still see her as a strong final girl.
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Absolutely. I’d definitely want her in my corner!
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Yep, you know she would own the evil thrown her way!
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I didn’t even get notified of this one.
I’m going for Carol Kane, in ‘When A Stranger Calls’. Not memorable, but I like her.
Cheers, Pete.
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Funny you should mention that, I just purchased it on DVD. Haven’t watched it yet, but will do very soon. Surely you must love Ripley though? She kicks ass.
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I think of the Alien films more as sci-fi. Enjoy your DVD, mate.
“Have you checked the children?”
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I can see your point.
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Horror isn’t really my strong suit, so I dunno. Your suggestions are good.
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Thanks, horror is probably my favourite genre. Yes people may argue that a lot of the films are pretty similar, but there are some quality scares in there too.
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It’s got to be RIpley because she is such a total bad ass.
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Yes, she kicks major ass and fights better than anyone.
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I haven’t seen any of these films, Vinnie. I know Ripley just from common knowledge. Sorry!
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Never apologise. We can’t all like the same things. That would make the world a boring place to inhabit. Ripley is a true bad ass though. May I ask, why aren’t you that fussed on the horror genre?
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I don’t necessarily like the level of violence and gore. I don’t mind scary movies though.
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Oh I understand you. I love horror, but my favourites are usually psychological or supernatural ones. They truly get under the skin.
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Yes, me too. Love a good psychological thriller.
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There are so many stellar examples of them too.
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All the classics Vinnie. Who’s Kirsty Cotton?
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Kirsty Cotton is a character in the Hellraiser movie series.
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Another classic I must watch.
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Oh you must, Lloyd. Classic grisly horror.
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Most definitely Sigourney Weaver, as Ripley……
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She is the ultimate warrior.
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Oh yes….
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You definitely wouldn’t wish to get on the wrong side of her.
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Hahaha so true…..
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I don’t reckon anyone would be left standing if you riled her.
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Isn’t that truth looool……
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