The slasher genre is a subgenre of horror films characterized by a killer stalking and murdering a group of people, often with a focus on graphic violence. These films typically feature a final girl, a sole survivor who confronts the antagonist. Common elements include suspenseful music, jump scares, and a focus on the killer's backstory. Notable examples of the slasher genre include Halloween, Friday the 13th, and A Nightmare on Elm Street. The genre gained popularity in the late 1970s and 1980s, influencing many filmmakers and spawning numerous sequels and remakes.