Jason… the Final Girl?

 Day 251

July 7th, 2024

Wait, let's consider this for a moment. Could Jason actually be the final girl in this film? Throughout the movie, Jason is mercilessly controlled and tormented by Freddy. He is unable to fight back and ends up resorting to his familiar pattern of mindless killing. However, everything changes when he finally confronts Freddy in the real world. The movie then shifts focus to Freddy battling against Jason, Will, and Lori. 

It's intriguing to note that Freddy somehow retains some of his dream world powers and manages to survive multiple grievous injuries. In the ultimate showdown, Jason ends up protecting Will and Lori, strongly implying that they will survive. 

If we look closely, Jason actually deals the decisive blow to Freddy by stabbing him through the heart, which ultimately leads to Freddy's demise. Although Lori delivers the final blow by decapitating Freddy, it's important to recognize Jason's pivotal role in taking down the antagonist. Despite the narrative trying to frame Lori as the final girl, it's evident that Jason, who has been manipulated and mistreated throughout the film, emerges as the true hero. Despite his instinctual urge to kill, the audience is made to empathize with Jason as he battles against an overwhelming force, ultimately freeing himself from Freddy's control.