Horror Female Characters

Updated May 1, 2024

For Horror Female Characters, there are many directors reporting on this feeling. We found 21 of the best ones.

Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003)

★★★★

3.3 out of 4 stars

From Quentin Tarantino, starring Uma Thurman, David Carradine, Daryl Hannah, Michael Madsen
Rated R

Kill Bill: Vol. 1 is an action-packed thriller directed by Quentin Tarantino. The film follows a former assassin, known as "the Bride" (Uma Thurman), as she embarks on a vengeful rampage against her former boss, Bill (David Carradine), and the team of assassins he assembled to kill her and her unborn child. With the help of her former martial arts teacher, Pai Mei (Gordon Liu), the Bride begins her bloody journey of revenge. Along the way, she encounters a handful of colorful characters who stand in her way, each with their own unique style of combat. As the Bride makes her way closer to Bill, the body count rises, and the stakes become higher. The film is known for its graphic violence, stylish direction, and unique soundtrack, showcasing classic songs from the 1960s and 70s.

Rosemary's Baby (1968)

★★★★

3.2 out of 4 stars

From Roman Polanski, starring Mia Farrow, John Cassavetes, Ruth Gordon, Sidney Blackmer
Rated Approved

Rosemary's Baby is a 1968 American horror film directed and co-written by Roman Polanski, based on the best-selling 1967 novel of the same name by Ira Levin. The film follows an expectant couple as they move into a new apartment and become plagued by strange occurrences and the fear that their unborn baby may be part of a deal made between the couple and a mysterious cult. Rosemary, played by Mia Farrow, and her husband Guy, played by John Cassavetes, are expecting their first child. After a series of strange events, Rosemary begins to suspect that her neighbors, an elderly couple and their cult, are plotting something sinister involving her unborn baby. With the help of her friend Hutch, Rosemary slowly unravels the truth of what is being done to her and her child. The film culminates in a terrifying climax as Rosemary discovers the horrifying truth of what has been happening. Rosemary's Baby is a classic horror film and an iconic work of twentieth-century cinema.

Let the Right One In (2008)

★★★★

3.2 out of 4 stars

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

Let the Right One In is a Swedish horror drama film directed by Tomas Alfredson. It tells the story of Oskar, a 12-year-old boy living in a Stockholm suburb in the early 1980s, who befriends a mysterious girl who appears to be a vampire. Oskar's friendship with the vampire helps him cope with the bullies at school and the difficulties of his life at home. Meanwhile, the vampire's father, Hakan, begins searching for victims to satisfy her unending hunger. As the story unfolds, the relationship between Oskar and the vampire is tested by their differences in age and nature. In the end, Oskar learns that friendship, trust, and loyalty are the most important qualities in life.

Misery (1990)

★★★★

3.1 out of 4 stars

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

Misery is a psychological thriller directed by Rob Reiner and based on a novel by Stephen King. The film stars James Caan as the novelist, Paul Sheldon, and Kathy Bates as his crazed fan, Annie Wilkes. Paul has been in a car accident, and he is rescued by Annie, who takes him to her secluded home to nurse him back to health. However, it soon becomes apparent that Annie is a psychopath, and she holds Paul hostage in her home and forces him to write a new novel for her. She also tortures and psychologically manipulates him in order to ensure he follows her instructions. Eventually, Paul is able to escape and the police arrive to arrest Annie. The film ends with Paul being reunited with his family and friends.

Halloween (1978)

★★★★

3.1 out of 4 stars

From John Carpenter, starring Donald Pleasence, Jamie Lee Curtis, Tony Moran, Nancy Kyes
Rated R

Halloween is a horror film written, directed and scored by John Carpenter, released in 1978. The film follows the story of Michael Myers, a masked killer who returns to his hometown of Haddonfield, Illinois on Halloween night to kill again. After escaping from a mental institution, Myers stalks high school student Laurie Strode and her friends, terrorizing the town as he searches for new victims. In the end, Laurie must face her fears and confront the masked figure who has haunted her since childhood. The film has become an iconic classic of the horror genre, inspiring numerous sequels and its influence can be seen in countless other horror films.