When it comes to horror movies, there are a number of trends that have become traditional and the norm. There is usually a young girl who, despite her best efforts, ultimately becomes the target of whatever creature it is that lurks in the shadows and places her in a position of vulnerability where she needs to be saved.
Playing on this stereotype and turning it on its ear, creator Joss Whedon created a show for the WB network called Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
Buffy Summers is a powerful woman, instilled with ancient and powerful forces in order to become the chosen one, the one person in all the world with the power to fight the vampires, demons, and forces of evil that threaten mankind. Buffy is an important and unique figure in popular culture because she is a woman who is self reliant, strong willed and able to take care…
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