We talk about the monsters and villains of horror movies and television all the time, the Michaels, Freddys, Draculas, Predators, etc. It’s understandable, since the villains are often the most memorable parts of these tales, and many characters in the horror genre are forgettable stock types. But every now and then, there’s a hero/heroine who pops up and stands out in our minds, whether it be by the strength of the actor/actress playing them or by the fact that these characters show strength of any kind while others cower in fear as the monster picks them off one by one. These heroes are the ones that stand up to the monsters and throw themselves right into the perilous fray when no one else is willing to stand up or believe their claims of danger. Here is a video I created to celebrate them:
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