The document discusses various stock characters that are commonly seen in horror films. It defines a stock character as one that is easily recognizable within a specific genre. Some key stock characters in horror films that are examined include the wanderer, who is often the first to die by wandering off alone; the final girl, who is typically the last surviving character left to confront the killer; the pandora, who takes risks that result in death or survival; the jock, who is self-confident and cocky and often one of the first killed; the pervert, whose sexual motives lead to their downfall; and the popular girl, who is dismissive of smarter characters and usually dies early. Examples are given for each character