The convention of the teen or young adult protagonist in the horror genre has been standard since the classic horror films of the 1930s.

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The convention of focusing on teen or young adult protagonists in horror films became more prominent in the 1970s and 1980s, especially with the rise of slasher films, rather than in the classic horror films of the 1930s, which often featured adult characters in lead roles.

The Convention of the Teen or Young Adult Protagonist in the Horror