Horror Movie Female

From Jonathan Demme, starring Jodie Foster, Anthony Hopkins, Lawrence A. Bonney, Kasi Lemmons
Rated R

The Silence of the Lambs is a psychological horror-thriller film directed by Jonathan Demme and released in 1991. The film follows FBI trainee Clarice Starling as she attempts to find and apprehend serial killer Buffalo Bill, who is kidnapping and killing young women. To do this, Clarice must enlist the help of another incarcerated serial killer, Dr. Hannibal Lecter. In turn, Dr. Lecter helps her by providing psychological insight into Buffalo Bill’s behavior and motives. As Clarice gets closer to finding Buffalo Bill, she must also confront her own inner demons and fears. The Silence of the Lambs was a critical and commercial success, and won five Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Director.

From Ridley Scott, starring Sigourney Weaver, Tom Skerritt, John Hurt, Veronica Cartwright
Rated R

Alien is a 1979 science-fiction horror film directed by Ridley Scott and starring Sigourney Weaver. The film follows the crew of the commercial spaceship Nostromo, who are on a return trip to Earth after a mission to a distant planet. When they pick up an unknown signal, they investigate and discover a derelict alien spacecraft. One of the crew members is attacked by an alien creature, which implants an embryo inside of him. The crew are then stalked by a relentless, violent, and nearly indestructible creature that has grown from the embryo. As it picks off members of the crew one by one, it is up to Ripley, the lone remaining crew member, to face the alien and prevent it from reaching Earth.

From Alfred Hitchcock, starring Anthony Perkins, Janet Leigh, Vera Miles, John Gavin
Rated R

Psycho is a classic suspense/horror film directed by Alfred Hitchcock. It tells the story of Marion Crane, a secretary who steals $40,000 from her employer and runs away. She ends up at the Bates Motel, where she meets the eerie proprietor, Norman Bates. She soon finds out that Norman is far from normal and is harboring a dark secret. The film follows Marion's fate as Norman's secret is gradually revealed and it culminates in one of the most iconic scenes in film history. Psycho is a masterpiece of suspense and horror, and it firmly established Hitchcock as one of the greatest filmmakers of all time.

From Guillermo del Toro, starring Ivana Baquero, Ariadna Gil, Sergi López, Maribel Verdú
Rated R

Pan's Labyrinth is an award-winning fantasy drama by Guillermo del Toro set in 1944 Falangist Spain. The main character is Ofelia, a young girl who is sent to live with her stepfather, a sadistic military captain who is trying to quash a rebellious group of guerilla fighters. Ofelia discovers a magical labyrinth and encounters a strange faun who tells her she is a princess from an underground kingdom and must complete three dangerous tasks in order to reclaim her throne. As Ofelia embarks on these tasks, she is also struggling to protect her pregnant mother and younger brother from the captain's cruel and oppressive rule. The film explores themes of courage, sacrifice, and the power of imagination as Ofelia navigates the harsh realities of World War II and the wonders of her fantastical world.

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

Rosemary's Baby is a 1968 American psychological horror film directed and co-written by Roman Polanski. It is an adaptation of the 1967 novel of the same name by Ira Levin. The story follows a young couple, Rosemary and Guy Woodhouse (Mia Farrow and John Cassavetes), who move into the Bramford, an old and mysterious New York City apartment building. Soon, Rosemary discovers that her neighbors are a group of powerful witches, who are plotting to use Rosemary in a demonic ritual in order to bring Satan's child into the world. Rosemary, initially unaware of the witches' plan, eventually realizes the truth and must fight to protect her unborn baby. The film is widely acclaimed and is considered to be one of the best horror films ever made.

From Jack Clayton, starring Deborah Kerr, Peter Wyngarde, Megs Jenkins, Michael Redgrave
Rated Not Rated

The Innocents is a 1961 British psychological horror film directed by Jack Clayton, based loosely on the novella The Turn of the Screw by Henry James. It tells the story of a governess, Miss Giddens (Deborah Kerr), who is hired to look after two orphaned children, Miles and Flora, in their uncle's remote country house. However, Miss Giddens soon begins to suspect that the mansion is haunted by the spirits of former servants, Peter Quint and Miss Jessel. As she becomes increasingly convinced of the children's possession by the ghosts, Miss Giddens must choose how to save the children without putting them in danger. With its masterful direction, evocative cinematography, and unsettling score, The Innocents is a classic gothic horror film that has lost none of its power over time.

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

Halloween is a 1978 American independent horror-thriller film directed and composed by John Carpenter. The film stars Donald Pleasence and Jamie Lee Curtis in her film debut. The plot tells the story of Michael Myers, a mentally disturbed young man, who returns home to the fictional town of Haddonfield, Illinois, to murder teenagers. His victims are stalked and murdered one by one on the night of Halloween. The film is credited with beginning the slasher movie genre, and has been praised by critics for its atmosphere and tension.

From Alejandro Amenábar, starring Nicole Kidman, Christopher Eccleston, Fionnula Flanagan, Alakina Mann
Rated PG-13

The Others is a psychological horror film directed by Alejandro Amenábar and released in 2001. It stars Nicole Kidman as Grace, a devoutly religious woman living with her two children in a secluded estate in the aftermath of World War II. After strange occurrences begin happening in the house, Grace comes to believe that it is haunted. As the mystery deepens and the family is forced to confront the secrets of their past, the line between reality and the supernatural begins to blur. The film is a chilling exploration of faith, family, and the haunting secrets that lurk in the shadows.

From Alfred Hitchcock, starring Rod Taylor, Tippi Hedren, Jessica Tandy, Suzanne Pleshette
Rated PG-13

The Birds is a horror-thriller film directed by Alfred Hitchcock in 1963. It tells the story of a small California coastal town, Bodega Bay, which is suddenly and inexplicably attacked by huge flocks of aggressive birds. As the birds continue to attack the townspeople, their motivations and intentions become increasingly unclear, leading to a tense and thrilling climax. The film stars Tippi Hedren as Melanie Daniels, a wealthy socialite, and Rod Taylor as Mitch Brenner, a local lawyer, who become entangled in the sinister avian events. The Birds is considered a classic of the horror genre and a masterful example of Hitchcock's suspense-building technique.

From Roman Polanski, starring Catherine Deneuve, Ian Hendry, John Fraser, Yvonne Furneaux
Rated Not Rated

Repulsion is a psychological horror film directed by Roman Polanski and released in 1965. It tells the story of a young woman named Carol, who is left alone in her London apartment when her sister goes on a holiday. As Carol's mental health unravels, she is plagued by visions and hallucinations, which eventually lead her to commit an act of violence. The film explores themes of isolation, mental illness, and repression, with an intense atmosphere of disturbing and disturbing imagery. Repulsion is considered a classic of the genre and is credited as one of Polanski's best works.

From J.A. Bayona, starring Belén Rueda, Fernando Cayo, Roger Príncep, Mabel Rivera
Rated R

From Wes Craven, starring Heather Langenkamp, Johnny Depp, Robert Englund, John Saxon
Rated R

From Directors: Jaume Balagueró, Paco Plaza, starring Manuela Velasco, Ferran Terraza, Jorge-Yamam Serrano, Pablo Rosso
Rated R

From Wes Craven, starring Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox, David Arquette, Skeet Ulrich
Rated R

From Brian De Palma, starring Sissy Spacek, Piper Laurie, Amy Irving, John Travolta
Rated R

From Ari Aster, starring Toni Collette, Milly Shapiro, Gabriel Byrne, Alex Wolff
Rated R

From Dario Argento, starring Jessica Harper, Stefania Casini, Flavio Bucci, Miguel Bosé
Rated R

From Neil Marshall, starring Shauna Macdonald, Natalie Mendoza, Alex Reid, Saskia Mulder
Rated R

From Dan Trachtenberg, starring John Goodman, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, John Gallagher Jr., Douglas M. Griffin
Rated PG-13

From Leigh Whannell, starring Elisabeth Moss, Oliver Jackson-Cohen, Harriet Dyer, Aldis Hodge
Rated R

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

From Bob Clark, starring Olivia Hussey, Keir Dullea, Margot Kidder, John Saxon
Rated R

From Fede Alvarez, starring Stephen Lang, Jane Levy, Dylan Minnette, Daniel Zovatto
Rated R

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

From Julia Ducournau, starring Garance Marillier, Ella Rumpf, Rabah Nait Oufella, Laurent Lucas
Rated R