Horror Characters Female

From James Cameron, starring Sigourney Weaver, Michael Biehn, Carrie Henn, Paul Reiser
Rated R

Aliens is a 1986 science fiction action horror film directed by James Cameron and is the sequel to the 1979 film Alien. It follows Ellen Ripley (Sigourney Weaver) as she returns to the planet where her crew encountered the hostile Alien creature, this time accompanied by a unit of space marines. Upon arriving, they discover the planet to be inhabited by swarms of Alien eggs and face-off against the alien Queen. As they fight to survive, they realize they are all in a battle for their lives against a merciless, unstoppable predator. Along the way, they come to terms with the harsh realities of their situation and their own mortality, leading to a stunning and exciting finale.

From William Friedkin, starring Ellen Burstyn, Max von Sydow, Linda Blair, Lee J. Cobb
Rated R

The Exorcist is a 1973 supernatural horror film directed by William Friedkin and based on William Peter Blatty's 1971 novel of the same name. It follows a twelve-year-old girl, Regan MacNeil, who becomes possessed by a demonic entity after playing with a Ouija board. Her mother Chris calls on two priests, Father Damien Karras and Father Lankester Merrin, to perform an exorcism on her daughter. The priests are initially skeptical of the possession, but soon realize that something supernatural is at work. During the intensely violent exorcism, they battle a powerful demon that is determined to not leave Regan. Despite extreme danger, the priests are successful and the demon is expelled. The Exorcist is widely regarded as one of the scariest films ever made and has become a classic of the horror genre.

From Robert Aldrich, starring Bette Davis, Joan Crawford, Victor Buono, Wesley Addy
Rated Passed

What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? is a 1962 psychological horror-thriller film directed by Robert Aldrich and starring Bette Davis and Joan Crawford. The film follows the story of two aging sisters Jane and Blanche Hudson, who live together in a decaying Hollywood mansion. Jane, a former child star of the 1920s, is now a bitter, mentally unstable woman. Blanche, on the other hand, is a successful film star, who is now confined to a wheelchair after an accident. As their relationship deteriorates, Jane begins to torment and abuse Blanche in increasingly disturbing ways, leading to a shocking and unexpected climax. The film is considered a classic of the horror genre, and launched the sub-genre of "psycho-biddy" films.

From Tomas Alfredson, starring Kåre Hedebrant, Lina Leandersson, Per Ragnar, Henrik Dahl
Rated R

Let the Right One In is a romantic horror film directed by Tomas Alfredson and set in early 1980s Sweden. The story follows the relationship between Eli, a vampire, and Oskar, a twelve-year-old boy who befriends her. Oskar is an outcast who is frequently bullied and lives with his mother in a suburb of Stockholm. As Eli and Oskar get to know each other, Eli helps Oskar cope with his bullies and the two form an intense bond. Meanwhile, Eli’s caretaker, Håkan, is a serial killer who murders people to provide her with human blood. Eli and Oskar must fight to keep their relationship alive in the face of these dangers and a growing suspicion that Eli is not what she seems. Ultimately, they discover the strength of their bond and the power of love.

From Rob Reiner, starring James Caan, Kathy Bates, Richard Farnsworth, Frances Sternhagen
Rated R

Misery is a 1990 psychological thriller directed by Rob Reiner and starring James Caan and Kathy Bates. It is based on the novel of the same name by Stephen King. The story follows successful novelist Paul Sheldon who is rescued following a car accident by his number one fan, Annie Wilkes. Annie, a former nurse, takes Paul back to her remote cabin to care for him. However, it soon becomes clear that Annie is very unstable and will do whatever it takes to keep Paul with her, even if that means resorting to violence. Paul must find a way to escape and get back to civilization before it's too late.

From Herbert Wise, starring Adrian Rawlins, Bernard Hepton, David Daker, Pauline Moran
Rated Not Rated

From Gore Verbinski, starring Naomi Watts, Martin Henderson, Brian Cox, David Dorfman
Rated PG-13

From Matt Reeves, starring Kodi Smit-McPhee, Chloë Grace Moretz, Richard Jenkins, Cara Buono
Rated R

From Mario Bava, starring Barbara Steele, John Richardson, Andrea Checchi, Ivo Garrani
Rated Approved

From Jaume Collet-Serra, starring Vera Farmiga, Peter Sarsgaard, Isabelle Fuhrman, CCH Pounder
Rated R

From Clint Eastwood, starring Clint Eastwood, Jessica Walter, Donna Mills, John Larch
Rated R

From Mario Bava, starring Giacomo Rossi Stuart, Erika Blanc, Fabienne Dali, Piero Lulli
Rated GP

From John Fawcett, starring Emily Perkins, Katharine Isabelle, Kris Lemche, Mimi Rogers
Rated Not Rated

From Jack Hill, starring Lon Chaney Jr., Carol Ohmart, Quinn K. Redeker, Beverly Washburn
Rated Not Rated

From Rob Zombie, starring Sid Haig, Sheri Moon Zombie, Bill Moseley, William Forsythe
Rated R

From Scott Derrickson, starring Laura Linney, Tom Wilkinson, Shohreh Aghdashloo, Campbell Scott
Rated PG-13

From John Llewellyn Moxey, starring Patricia Jessel, Dennis Lotis, Christopher Lee, Tom Naylor
Rated PG-13

From John Hough, starring Inigo Jackson, Judy Matheson, Peter Cushing, Harvey Hall
Rated R

From Dario Argento, starring Leigh McCloskey, Irene Miracle, Eleonora Giorgi, Daria Nicolodi
Rated R

From Dennis Iliadis, starring Garret Dillahunt, Monica Potter, Tony Goldwyn, Michael Bowen
Rated R

From Directors: Daniel Myrick, Eduardo Sánchez, starring Heather Donahue, Michael C. Williams, Joshua Leonard, Bob Griffin
Rated R

From Harry Kümel, starring Delphine Seyrig, John Karlen, Danielle Ouimet, Andrea Rau
Rated R

From Alfred Sole, starring Linda Miller, Mildred Clinton, Paula E. Sheppard, Niles McMaster
Rated R

From Wes Craven, starring Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox, David Arquette, Jada Pinkett Smith
Rated R

From Lambert Hillyer, starring Otto Kruger, Gloria Holden, Marguerite Churchill, Edward Van Sloan
Rated Passed