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Who Is Your Favourite Horror Heroine?

27 Saturday May 2017

Posted by vinnieh in Movie opinions and thoughts

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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.

Best Female Characters in Horror

01 Saturday Oct 2016

Posted by vinnieh in Movie opinions and thoughts

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Horror, Strong Women

With it being the 1st of October and Halloween approaching, it seemed perfect timing to talk about horror films. Or more specifically, the women in horror movies. Anyone who reads my blog regularly will know of my love for both horror films and especially a strong female character. So I thought I’d combine them and write about two of my favourite ladies from the genre.

Sidney Prescott(Neve Campbell)- The Scream Movies:

sidney-prescottThe consistently victimized Sidney has already been through a lot before we first meet her. Chief among these is the brutal rape and murder of her mother a year prior. When a new spate of killings begins and she becomes the target, we observe a shift in her. Initially she is a terrified young girl who is vulnerable and confused, but as the series grows Sidney does too. She emerges as a resourceful survivor who can more than handle herself and the various traumas thrust on her. Neve Campbell is perfect in the role, making it her own and imbuing Sidney with a sympathy and inner strength. Where Campbell most succeeds is getting us to root for Sidney and feel a sense of pride when her power to tackle the horror around her comes into bloom. The character that we see in the beginning is totally different from the woman who we see in the end.

Ellen Ripley(Sigourney Weaver) – Alien Series:

ellen-ripleyAnd now for the queen of the list, Ellen Ripley. A warrant officer in a futuristic space ship, Ripley is a level-headed woman who more than knows how to do her job. Once the eponymous beast begins picking off the crew and bodies brutally drop, Ripley is forced into desperate action and this is where she shines. She is a tough cookie, but never lets us forget the humanity underneath it all. As the series continues, she takes on a bigger role and becomes the heart of the series. Alternating between steely and emotional with relative ease, Sigourney Weaver cemented herself as a major talent and unforgettable scream queen who kicks ass in style. There is a depth of humanity that comes from Ripley and we never forget that she is an ordinary woman thrust into horrible circumstances. The good of that is we witness the birth of a warrior who is sharp, smart and above all not a person to mess with in any way.

 

This is for All You Wonderful Women Out There

26 Friday Feb 2016

Posted by vinnieh in Announcements

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I did a post a while back about my love of strong women and it was a resounding success. This post is another tribute to amazing women, the women who I’ve come into contact with through blogging. You have all been such an outstanding collection of bloggers who have had an impact on me. So this song below is for all of you wonderful women out there.

My Tribute to Strong Women

27 Wednesday Jan 2016

Posted by vinnieh in Gif Posts, Movie opinions and thoughts, Television Opinions

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Anyone who has read my blog for a long time will notice that I like movies and television shows with strong female characters. This post I will talk about why. The main reason I seem to respond to strong women in movies and television is due to my upbringing. My mother is a particularly strong woman who has always had an influence on me. Just watching her and the way she would do anything for me, my brother and my father was inspiring. My mum is a strong woman who I greatly admire for her courage, ability to imbue me with a sense of chivalry and emotional strength. And then there is my Grandmother, who is still alive and kicking. She instilled me with a respect and honesty that continues through today. So whenever I see a strong female character who won’t take no bull, I am reminded of my mother and grandma. So this post is a real tribute to these wonderful women in my life, who have shaped my existence. Hail all the inspiring women out there, you all rule.

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