The Final Girls (2015) is a horror-comedy film directed by Todd Strauss-Schulson. It blends slasher film tropes with a clever meta-narrative.

The story centers on Max (Taissa Farmiga), a teenager who, along with her friends, gets transported into a classic 1980s slasher film after attending a screening of her late mother’s most famous role in the movie. As they find themselves inside the film’s world, they must navigate the familiar horror clichés and avoid being killed by the film’s masked killer.

The film is both a loving tribute to and a playful deconstruction of slasher genre conventions. It combines humor, nostalgia, and self-awareness, with standout performances from the cast, including Malin Akerman as Max’s mother and Adam Devine as one of her friends. The Final Girls offers a unique and entertaining twist on the slasher genre, blending heart, humor, and horror.