Horror movies on Netflix have become increasingly popular, offering a diverse range of titles that showcase the strength and resilience of women in the face of terror. These movies are a testament to the genre’s ability to craft compelling stories that send chills down the spine. Women are at the forefront of these films, whether as protagonists or antagonists, and they play a key role in driving the plot forward.
In Raw, a French-Belgian film directed by Julia Ducournau, a vegetarian develops a taste for meat after trying it for the first time and soon turns into a ravenous animal. This film won critical acclaim for its bold messages about the food industry. Isolation is a key element in It Follows, a supernatural horror film about a teenager who catches a deadly curse after being with her boyfriend and must decide how far she’s willing to go to escape it.
Gothic horror is the focus of Crimson Peak, directed by Guillermo del Toro, as a young bride discovers that her husband’s mansion is haunted by the spirit of his first wife. This film showcases the terror and suspense that ensues as Edith tries to uncover the dark secrets of the mansion. Meanwhile, in Texas Chainsaw Massacre, a sequel to the 1973 classic, a couple travels to a broken-down town in Texas to auction off old properties only to find themselves being stalked by the cannibal serial killer Leatherface.
Ouija Origin of Evil, directed by Mike Flanagan, follows a widow and her two daughters who are haunted by the Ouija board they purchased. This film is a terrifying exploration of the dangers of the Ouija board. Fear Street 1978, a horror film, follows a group of teenagers at a sleepaway camp who are stalked by a sadistic killer.
The Babysitter, a horror-comedy film directed by McG, is about a babysitter who is revealed to be part of a devil-worshiping cult and the awkward middle schooler who must survive the night. This film is a fun and suspenseful take on the horror genre. Till Death, a claustrophobic thriller directed by Scott Dale, is about a woman who is trapped in her loveless marriage and must find a way to escape. This film is a tense and suspenseful exploration of toxic relationships.
A Still From The Boy by William Brent Bell (Photo: The Boy)
Hush, a horror film, is about a deaf writer who is stalked by a masked killer in her isolated cabin. Gerald’s Game, a psychological horror film also directed by Mike Flanagan, is about a woman who is trapped in her husband’s handcuffs and must find a way to escape. This film is a suspenseful and terrifying exploration of the human psyche.
The Boy, a horror film directed by William Brent Bell, is about a nanny who is hired to care for a young boy who is revealed to be a lifelike doll. This film is a creepy and unsettling exploration of the terror of being trapped in a never-ending nightmare. Things Heard & Seen, a haunted house film directed by Shari Springer Berman and Robert Pulcini, follows a newlywed couple who move into an old Victorian home that is haunted by the ghosts of the former occupants.
Umma, a Korean-American horror film, is about a mother and daughter who are haunted by the spirit of the mother’s dead mother. What Lies Below, a horror film directed by Braden R. Duemmler, is about a teenage girl who discovers that her boyfriend is hiding a dark secret. This film is a tense and suspenseful exploration of the danger of getting caught up in someone else’s secrets.
No One Gets Out Alive, a haunted house film, is about a young woman who moves into a boarding house where the residents are haunted by a dark presence. Malevolent, a supernatural horror film directed by Olaf de Fleur, follows a brother and sister who pretend to be paranormal investigators but are actually scam artists. This film is a fun and suspenseful exploration of the dangers of playing with the supernatural.
With these women-led thrillers, Netflix has something for everyone, so grab some popcorn, dim the lights, and get ready to be scared.
