Sally: The Final Girl, or Not?
So, you wanna know if Sally dies in The Texas Chain Saw Massacre? Well, buckle up, buttercup, because this is a rollercoaster of a story.
The OG Sally: Survivor Extraordinaire
In the classic 1974 film, Sally Hardesty is the ultimate final girl. She’s the one who outwits Leatherface and his cannibal clan, the one who escapes the horror house of horrors. She’s basically the Rambo of horror movies, but with less guns and more screaming. So, in this version, Sally lives to tell the tale (albeit with some serious therapy bills).
The Reboot: A Different Story
Fast forward to the 2022 reboot, and bam, we get a twist that's sharper than Leatherface's chainsaw. Sally returns, older and wiser (or so you'd think), but unfortunately, she doesn't quite pull off another miracle escape. In a shocking turn of events, Leatherface finally gets his revenge. It's like the horror movie equivalent of Thanos snapping his fingers, but with a lot more blood and guts.
So, Does She or Doesn't She?
If you're looking for a definitive answer, it's a tricky one. In the original film, Sally is the queen of survival. But in the reboot, she's served up as a sacrificial lamb to satisfy our bloodlust. It's like the horror movie version of Schrödinger's cat: Sally is both dead and alive, depending on which universe you're in.
TL;DR: Sally Hardesty is a complex character with a complicated relationship with death. She's the survivor who became the victim, and that's what makes her story so damn fascinating.
How to...
- How to survive a horror movie like Sally (kind of): Scream loudly, run fast, and hide in a really inconvenient place.
- How to avoid spoilers: Unfollow horror movie accounts on social media and avoid conversations with people who love to ruin surprises.
- How to appreciate horror movies: Embrace the fear, enjoy the thrills, and remember it's just a movie (mostly).
- How to cope with the death of a beloved character: Cry, eat ice cream, and watch something really cheerful afterwards.
- How to tell if a movie is a reboot: Look for familiar characters, similar plot points, and a general sense of déjà vu.