When we look at the history of the horror genre, especially in terms of slasher films, we encounter many unforgettable final girls. These characters emerge as the last hope to defeat the villain after experiencing hell. Despite being such a common theme, a film based on this concept, The Final Girls, was even made in 2015. This long-standing tradition makes it difficult for new audiences to ask who the best final girl might be.

There are many iconic final girl characters, and being recognized as the best among them is quite challenging. However, in recent years, new and impressive final girls have emerged. Characters like Sienna Shaw from Terrifier, Sam Carpenter from the modern Scream films, Maxine Minx from X, and Asia Reaves from They Will Kill You are among the most notable names of this new era. From this perspective, we can say that we are in a golden age for final girls.

Despite all these impressive competitors, Grace MacCaullay, also known as Grace Le Domas from the Ready or Not series, deserves more recognition as one of the best final girls. In fact, there is a strong argument that Grace could be the best of all time; this may be a somewhat controversial opinion for many.

Released in 2019, Ready or Not provided a fun contribution to the slasher subgenre. Grace MacCaullay, portrayed by Samara Weaving, finds herself having to participate in a deadly game as part of joining a family. Drawing a card to play hide and seek, Grace learns that this game has turned into a lethal ritual. This situation allows Grace to stand out. While most final girls deal with a single killer, Grace faces an entire family trying to kill her. This makes her survival even more intriguing.