Tragedy Girls

At the end of Tragedy Girls, McKayla and Sadie are seen walking away from their prom celebration, which they have just set on fire, giving the appearance of a triumphant independence or rebellious victory. However, this outward display masks the true nature of their actions. Throughout the film, it becomes clear that their crimes served a deeper purpose: to increase their social media fame. By kidnapping a known serial killer, manipulating the town’s perceptions, and broadcasting their murders online, the girls managed to evade suspicion entirely, using their knowledge of serial killers and social media manipulation to stay one step ahead of the authorities. Their ability to escape justice illustrates a disturbing commentary on how digital validation and fame can push young people to extreme lengths, including murder. The film ultimately reveals that in the age of social media, people might go to any lengths for followers and recognition, blurring the lines between pursuit of online popularity and moral boundaries. The ending underscores the dark side of internet obsession, showing that McKayla and Sadie’s cleverness and ruthlessness have made them the most strategic teen killers in the horror genre—an unsettling but thought-provoking statement about modern society’s obsession with digital validation. Their victory, cloaked in a celebration of friendship or girl power, is actually a grim commentary on how the internet can distort values and encourage destructive behavior in pursuit of fame.

Last Updated: June 25, 2025 at 08:44