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Olivia Hussey Invented the Final Girl Trope in 'Black Christmas'
MovieWebStory by David Grove
scrn logline
Olivia Hussey, star of the 1974 slasher classic 'Black Christmas', pioneered the iconic 'final girl' trope before the concept even existed.
beat sheet
- Hussey's role as the resourceful, resilient heroine set the blueprint for the 'final girl' trope that became a horror genre staple.
- The 'Black Christmas' script, written by Roy Moore, subverted expectations by centering Hussey's character as the smart, self-sufficient protagonist, laying the groundwork for the modern horror heroine.
call sheet
Olivia Hussey, Black Christmas, Black Christmas