The Final Girls
A young woman grieving the loss of her mother, a famous scream queen from the 1980s, finds herself pulled into the world of her mom's most famous movie. Reunited, the women must fight off the film's maniacal killer.
Critics Sentiment
Max bonds with Nancy while hiding their mother daughter relationship
Nancy sacrifices herself so Max can become the Final Girl
The film drops significantly from its emotional peak during the mother-daughter bonding to the climactic sacrifice sequence that reviewers found overly convenient.
The Final Girls starts with a clever premise that reviewers consistently praised for its originality and meta-commentary on slasher films. The emotional core between Max and Nancy provides genuine heart that elevates the material, though the climax relies too heavily on convenience for some critics. Overall, reviewers found it an entertaining and surprisingly touching horror spoof that successfully balances comedy with genuine emotion.
Full cast
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Taissa Farmiga
Max Cartwright
Malin Åkerman
Nancy / Amanda Cartwright
Nina Dobrev
Vicki Summers
Alexander Ludwig
Chris Briggs
Adam Devine
Kurt
Thomas Middleditch
Duncan
Alia Shawkat
Gertie Michaels
Chloe Bridges
Paula
Angela Trimbur
Tina
Tory N. Thompson
Blake
Reginald Robinson
Hunky Hiker
Lauren Gros
Mimi
Dan B. Norris
Billy Murphy
Eric Michael Carney
Young Billy Murphy
Cory Hart
Doctor
Jackie Tuttle
Nurse
Bryce Romero
Mean Kid
Steve French
Bloodbath Trailer VO (voice)
Ashen Bonaventure
Crying Girl In Fire (uncredited)
Elise Alexis Covell
(uncredited)
Crew
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