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this is just a horror film gimmick to attempt to build up suspense by having the scrawniest meekest gal be the survivor.
Its not that its just a girl, its always the weakest appearing one.
It appeals to how we love to identify with the underdog ..
the one least likely to ....
it has nothing to do with a reflection on the changing times in our society... its all about getting the audience more involved.
If the last man standing is a big brute of a guy it deflates the ending ... we know these 'monsters' cant be beat with brawn .. so it takes brains and luck. We love to see the survivor make it out of an impossible situation.
That provides a built in 'twist' at the end where the girl does somehow survive.
In my books if you want a real twist .. kill off everyone.
Monster goes home happy, audience goes home happy .. its a win-win situation.
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