The Zodiac Signs in a Horror Movie: Which Trope Are You?

Every horror movie needs its cast of characters. Find out what the zodiac signs do in a horror movie, and if yours makes it out alive.

Published September 18, 2024
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It’s an unassuming Thursday night and destiny is knocking at your door. All the zodiac signs in this horror movie have a part to play. It's time to find out which one is yours and if you can make it out unscathed.

Aries: The Muscle

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Aries, you don’t need to be muscular to have a muscle mindset. That impulsive, hotheaded nature of yours kicks into high gear when you and your friends are in danger. You’re not waiting around like a sitting duck — you’re going to take the fight straight to the killer. Unfortunately, all that bravery and bluster isn’t a match for the killer’s well-constructed plans. Rest assured, you got a few licks in before the end.

Status: Dead — Murdered by the Killer

Taurus: Wise Survivor of a Previous Crime

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Taurus, you’re steady, rock solid, and the perfect person to deliver important exposition about the killer’s weakness to the Final Girl. You’re a powerful presence all on your own, and it’s that stubbornness that helped you survive the first time. But, staying holed up in your beloved house won’t keep you off the Killer’s radar forever.

Status: Dead — The Killer finally gets their kill

Gemini: The Traitor

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Gemini, you’re called two-faced for a reason. Your ability to mold yourself to whatever social situation you’re in makes you the perfect double agent. Let’s face it — the Final Girl might have the spotlight, but not for long if you’ve got something to say about it. Unfortunately, traitors don’t have the best track record.

Status: Dead — The Final Girl gets her revenge

Cancer: The Opening Kill

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Cancer, you’ve got the emotional range to sell that opening kill. Your death sets everything in motion, and it needs to be horrific and heart-wrenching. You can scream and sob like the best of them, and you’ll give the Killer a run for their money. There’s no one better suited to get their 15 minutes of fame and 15 minutes of screentime all in one go.

Status: Dead — Here for a short time, not a long time

Leo: The Final Girl

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Leo, there’s no zodiac sign more destined to be the Final Girl than you. You capture the limelight, even when you’re not trying to, and the Final Girl is the star of the show. Sure, it may take a little time and some unfortunate casualties to tap into that fiery anger, but the Killer won’t know what hit them when you unleash your fury.

Status: Alive — Lives to die another day

Virgo: The Killer’s Accomplice

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Virgo, the Killer thinks they’re running the show, but things would fall apart without you at the helm. Every horror movie villain needs an accomplice, and your methodical nature is extremely valuable to them. No one can work in the shadows more carefully than you. But, being so good at your job may just put an unwanted target on your back.

Status: Dead — The Killer always cleans up loose ends

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Libra: The Bombshell Who’s Destined for Death

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Libra, you’re the loving, sociable, and beautiful bombshell in this horror story. As long as you’ve got your friends by your side, you’re down for any adventure they suggest. Unfortunately, the sweet ones never make it past the second act, and destiny will be knocking at your door sooner than later.

Status: Dead — They can’t escape the narrative

Scorpio: The Suspect

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Scorpio, sticking to the shadows may have kept people from getting too close, but that intensity will be your downfall. The minute dead bodies start popping up, get ready for the cops to be on your tail. Even when the evidence doesn’t quite add up, you won’t escape the accusations. You might not have weaved this web, but you’re caught in it.

Status: Dead — Gets caught in the crossfire

Sagittarius: The Friend Who’s Conveniently Out of Town

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Sagittarius, it doesn’t matter what time of the year it is. You’re booked and busy. That flighty and adventurous nature might be annoying on the day-to-day, but it’s a secret superpower in this horror tale. Call it a character flaw or a sixth sense; either way, you’re making it out of this thing totally unscathed.

Status: Alive — Has a sixth sense for good timing

Capricorn: The Killer

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Capricorn, when you want something, you do whatever you have to to make it happen. You can compartmentalize like the best of them and can push your emotions deep down to achieve your goals. It’s just unfortunate that those goals are taking out everyone in this horror story.

Status: Secretly Alive — Every direct-to-video sequel needs its star

Aquarius: The Jack-of-All-Trades Friend

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Aquarius, the Muscle and the Bombshell might not have much faith in your helpfulness when things start getting dicey, but you’ve got some serious tricks up your sleeve. From knowing how to hot-wire a car to setting a broken leg, you’re the Jack-of-all-trades friend the Final Girl needs to make it to the end.

Status: Alive — Left for dead, but manages to hold on until paramedics arrive

Pisces: The Friend Who Sacrifices Themselves to Save the Final Girl

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Pisces, you’re such a kind and caring soul that you don’t put up a fight when the Killer tries to trade your life for the Final Girl's. While you don’t want to be a martyr, your desire to keep your friend safe outweighs your need to survive. Don’t worry, your death will haunt the Final Girl (and the narrative) for sequels to come.

Status: Dead — They don’t die in vain

Every Horror Movie Needs a Cast of Characters

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Whether you make it out of this nightmare or not, you can’t escape the narrative. Every zodiac sign in a horror movie is destined to play its part, yours included.

The Zodiac Signs in a Horror Movie: Which Trope Are You?