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Weak, soft, and scared describe the majority of shrieking, distressed damsels in horror movies. In these same flicks, whirring power tools are strong, sharp, and fear-inducing. Put the latter in the hands of the former and you can subvert gender stereotypes, assuming the helpless little lady is able to lift the machinery and use it on someone.
One female character who has no issues putting power tool to flesh is Clara, the bride in Spanish directorPaco Plaza's fantastic new horror sequel [REC] 3: Genesis. Played by Leticia Dolera, the newlywed turns a chainsaw on guests infected by a demonic virus when they go bloody ape-shit and ruin her wedding reception. Lopping off heads isn't what daddy's little girl envisioned doing on her special day, but with "happily ever after" on the line you do what you've got to do.
In honor of Clara and other badass women who swap out nail polish for nail guns when the need arises, we give you a gallery of Horror Movie Chicks with Deadly Power Tools.
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Compiled by Justin Monroe (@40yardsplash)
Leticia Dolera as Clara in [REC] 3: Genesis (2012)
Power tool of choice: chainsaw
Cécile De France as Marie in High Tension (2003)
Power tool of choice: concrete saw
Robin McLeavy as Lola "Princess" in The Loved Ones (2009)
Power tool of choice: drill
Eihi Shiina as Ruka in Tokyo Gore Police (2008)
Power tool of choice: chainsaw
Molly Dunsworth as Abby in Hobo with a Shotgun (2011)
Power tool of choice: lawn mower
Asami as Miki Sugihara in The Machine Girl (2008)
Power tool of choice: chainsaw
April Monique Burril as Sally Diamon in Chainsaw Sally (2004)
Power tool of choice: chainsaw
Karina Testa as Yasmine in Frontier(s) (2007)
Power tool of choice: table saw
Michelle Bauer as Mercedes in Hollywood Chainsaw Hookers (1988)
Power tool of choice: chainsaw
Robert Jacks as Leatherface (in drag) in Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Next Generation (1994)
Power tool of choice: chainsaw
