<p>Original list: <a href="https://boxd.it/Yfaje" rel="nofollow">boxd.it/Yfaje</a></p>
horror & thriller films made by women
<p>there is no ranking to these films. there are some films on this list I don’t like at all, but I think it’s important to notice them.</p>
<p>wanted to try hooptober for the first time this year and forgot until 8th oct... oops. better late than never? i can get thru 31 movies in 24 days. maybe. </p><p>rules as copied from the og list. there must be:</p><p>- 31 horror films<br />- 6 countries<br />- 9 decades</p><p>- 5 sequels<br />- a steve miner film<br />- a meta horror<br />- a film with 'massacre' in the title<br />- a film with 'devil' in the title<br />- 2 films worked on by screaming mad george<br />- a romero film<br />- a black director<br />- a michael gough film<br />- a haunted house/building/room film<br />- a film with an actor you had a crush on when you were younger<br />- a film worked on by tom savini <br />- a cursed item film<br />- a film with queer characters or story<br />- a film with an evil kid<br />- a sam neill film<br />- an "inanimate object is alive" film<br />- a horror at sea<br />- 2 bela lugosi films<br />- 2 films with scores by harry manfredini<br />- the lowest rated 1980s film you haven't seen<br />- a film from 1981 you haven't seen<br />- and, ofc, a tobe hooper film</p>
Films by Transgender Writers and Directors
<p>Films written and/or directed by people who fall under the transgender umbrella (including nonbinary, genderfluid, and agender people, among others).</p><p>Directors and writer-directors are listed alphabetically first, then written-only films.</p><p>Some of these films are more available than others, but many are online, sometimes for free! For an easy way to find some good ones to start with, try sorting by streaming service, "Film Popularity" or "Average Rating-- Highest First."</p><p>Suggestions are still so welcome it hurts, but since starting this list in 2017 it has grown exponentially, and continues to! Thank you all for your continued contributions and support <3</p><p>(NOTE: This list aims to be a comprehensive and objective resource, so a writer and/or director's inclusion does not equal a recommendation or endorsement of their works or views.)</p><p>(NOTE #2: With regard to filmmakers whose trans status is in some way ambiguous (i.e. they've passed away, have only spoken about it vaguely, etc) I've had to make several case-by-case decisions based on research and available evidence. I explain my rationale in the notes, under the filmmaker's first entry, and always do my very best to be as thorough as possible. Comments are open for further discussion, but please remain polite!)</p><p>(NOTE #3: Filmmakers themselves, or those who have relevant/accurate information about them, are always welcome to chime in with any changes needed for the list! I am always happy to update filmmaker names, or any other information on the list as requested. Also, if any filmmaker wishes to have their films removed from the list, for any reason, I will always respect those requests.)</p>
guts..! gore..! brains..! and… boobs..? 🦠 ꒷꒦ . ݁₊ 🩸
<p>my personal masterlist of obscure underground / transgressive films that i’ve seen (whether i liked them or not)</p><p>SOV, low-budget, or independent, also including porn & erotica, with the addition of some of my favourite horror hidden gems for extra fun >:3 !</p><p>also including (but not limited to): found footage, creatures, cannibalism, fetish, splatter punk, surrealism, exploitation, lesbianism, arthouse, taboo, extreme cinema, and all things practical! </p><p>†༙ 💉 ♡ ੭﹕ ̊ ̟🪱 ꒷꒦</p>
<p>A list I've been compiling over the years depicting different forms of queer women in horror (with the occasional genre-blurring). The films listed feature both <b>subtextual</b> and <b>blatant</b>, textual queerness with a focus on contemporary horror. While I do think there is a difference between <i>lesbian</i> <i>horror</i> and lesbians <i>in</i> horror, this list contains both forms of representation. <br />You can follow my Instagram account, <a href="https://instagram.com/lezzie_borden?utm_medium=copy_link" rel="nofollow">Lezzie Borden</a>, for more lesbian horror! Xo<br />So far I've included notes for the following films:<br />•<i>Pandora's Box</i> (1929)<br />• <i>Cat People</i> (1942)<br />•<i>The Curse of the Cat People (1944)</i><br /><i>•The Birds </i>(1963)<br />•<i>The Last House on the Left </i>(1972)<br />•<i>Ernest Scared Stupid </i>(1991)<br />• <i>Black Christmas </i>(1974)<br />• <i>Saw</i> (2004)</p>
<p>Feature-length movies that center Sapphic main characters and pairings are toward the top. Movies with Sapphic characters in the ensemble are further down. A few movies with more problematic representation are at the bottom of the list. Ranking is pretty losse, but there are a couple comments in list view. I'm going for an inclusive list, so quality varies quite a bit here, but just about everything has its fans. This is ongoing as I watch stuff. I haven't seen a bunch of 70's Lesbian vampire stuff yet because I'm not drawn to it.</p>
New releases on streaming services
<p>Switch to Notes View (eyeglasses icon) to see which streaming service a film is on. Continually updated list of noteworthy films added to streaming services in recent weeks with the newest ones listed first. I will also include older films if they are not available to buy or rent online. I am tracking US streaming services, but many of the films are available worldwide. You can find my list with the new releases on demand <a href="https://boxd.it/sNEDe" rel="nofollow">here</a> and follow me on <a href="https://x.com/LifeIsAFilmFest" rel="nofollow">Twitter/X</a> for updates.</p>
<p>see u next year.</p><p>---</p><p>hey.</p><p>not in the mood for hooptober/pyp requirements anymore but you can see my partial/completed categories for those in the notes.</p><p>rewatches will also have a 🔁 in the notes.</p><p><b>previous years:</b></p><p><a href="https://letterboxd.com/fatyoshi/list/hooptober-20-hoop-harder/" rel="nofollow">2015</a> | <a href="https://letterboxd.com/fatyoshi/list/halloween-watchathon-2016/" rel="nofollow">2016</a> | <a href="https://letterboxd.com/fatyoshi/list/caseys-halloween-season-watchathon-2k17/" rel="nofollow">2017</a> | <a href="https://letterboxd.com/fatyoshi/list/halloween-watchathon-hooptober-2018/" rel="nofollow">2018</a> | <a href="https://letterboxd.com/fatyoshi/list/halloween-watchathon-2019-hooptober-666-the/" rel="nofollow">2019</a> | <a href="https://letterboxd.com/fatyoshi/list/spooky-season-2020-hooptober-7/" rel="nofollow">2020</a> | <a href="https://letterboxd.com/fatyoshi/list/spooky-season-2021/" rel="nofollow">2021</a> | <a href="https://letterboxd.com/fatyoshi/list/spooky-season-2022/" rel="nofollow">2022</a> | <a href="https://letterboxd.com/fatyoshi/list/spooky-season-2023/" rel="nofollow">2023</a> | <a href="https://letterboxd.com/fatyoshi/list/spooky-season-2024/" rel="nofollow">2024</a> | <a href="https://letterboxd.com/fatyoshi/list/spooky-season-2025/" rel="nofollow">2025</a></p>
<p>I used my own knowledge of lgbt horror + scoured multiple corners of the internet to compile this list, and am attempting to make it a comprehensive one. </p><p>which means it will include anything from subtextual: homoeroticism, gender ambiguity & nonconformity, lgbt allegories, queercoding & hays code censorship, etc, <br />to textual: explicit homosexual acts, openly lgbt character(s), wears a rainbow on its sleeve, etc, and keep in mind not all of it will be positive portrayals of the community, in fact a not insignificant number of these are negative or bigoted, but I think it’s important to include them.</p><p>being that I haven’t seen every movie listed here I can’t always attest to the quality or quantity of lgbt content or lack thereof, this <strong>isn’t</strong> a recommendations list (<b><a href="https://boxd.it/96l9M" rel="nofollow">I have a separate list for that</a></b>), but rather a frame of reference for others, and a passion project for myself. </p><p><i><b>tldr: you can use this as a guide, but I’d recommend you still do your own research. <br /></b></i><br />if you have objections to a movie being included in this list you are welcome to explain why in the comments as long as you are <b>respectful</b> and <b>informative </b>(so tell me why you think that), <br />rude and/or unproductive comments will be deleted. </p><p>I am not interested in debating what counts as horror and what doesn't, and comments of the sort will also be deleted.</p><p>if upon (re)watching I find that a movie on this list doesn't have anything lgbt in it I will remove it.</p><p>(slow work in progress, but check notes for content warnings.)</p>
New releases on digital VOD
<p>Continually updated list of noteworthy US Video On Demand streaming releases from recent weeks with the newest ones listed first. You can find my list with the new releases on streaming services <a href="https://letterboxd.com/filmfestival/list/new-releases-on-streaming-services/detail/" rel="nofollow">here</a> and follow me on <a href="https://x.com/LifeIsAFilmFest" rel="nofollow">Twitter/X</a> for updates.</p>
<p>For some reason, I seem to have watched a <i>lot</i> of films that involve witches to some capacity. Here they are!</p><p>The title of the list is inspired by the Goblin theme from <i>Suspiria</i> (1977), in which one of the members shouts "<a href="https://youtu.be/pOd-sMD3yZ4?t=164" rel="nofollow">witch</a>!"</p><p><br />Short warning that the presence of witches in some of these films could be considered a spoiler, so proceed at your own discretion.</p>
The Great Big WLW Film Watchlist
<p>Only narrative, non-documentary films running 1 hour+ are listed.<br />Films must feature either: A) An explicitly queer, female-identifying protagonist. B) At least two secondary queer female protagonists whose screen time matches or exceeds that of the protagonist. C) In cases of large, ensemble casts, 50% of characters/content must be queer with 50% of that queer content being female.<br />WLW characters must be explicitly, unavoidably queer. Subtext and undertones are for cowards.<br />Bisexual characters and narratives are represented provided that the attraction to women aspect is unavoidable, inarguable and not limited to a singular scene.<br />Polyamorous relationships are represented provided there is romantic/sexual content between two women in said relationship.<br />Wholly pornographic films are not represented.</p>
<p>including: lgbtq+<br />- romance<br />- characters<br />- subtext<br />- documentaries<br />- writers/directors</p>
<p><a href="https://signal.group/#CjQKIO7OSZelQw8aND_JEsJaamBHPY7aZtrxoZdPZTbheQcHEhDEy6rleemCRL4KDiLzDVG8" rel="nofollow">signal.group/#CjQKIO7OSZelQw8aND_JEsJaamBHPY7aZtrxoZdPZTbheQcHEhDEy6rleemCRL4KDiLzDVG8</a></p><p>WOW LETTERBOXD WOW LETTERBOXD STAFF ACTUALLY CAME IN HERE AND ERASED THE LIST DESCRIPTION AND THE WONDERFUL LOVING THING SOMEONE SAID ABOUT TRANS FOLKS JUST BECAUSE SOMEONE IT'S UNFASHIONABLE TO LIKE SAID IT. HOW DARE YOU.</p><p><a href="https://letterboxd.com/9413/tag/lgbtq/lists/" rel="nofollow">letterboxd.com/9413/tag/lgbtq/lists/</a></p>
<p>A list of queer horror movies I’ve watched. There has to be an explicitly queer character(s). It cannot be homophobic / transphobic / misogynistic, etc. Definitely taking suggestions. This list also includes shorts and miniseries.<br />While I appreciate queer subtext in movies, there are plenty of lists out there which fulfill that need. <br /> I am updating the list regularly. If you check the list view, each movie contains a note with a description of why it's on the list and any content warnings. You can find the watchlist <a href="https://letterboxd.com/nerdy_ninja/list/queer-horror-watchlist/" rel="nofollow">here</a>.</p><p>Representation matters.</p><p>Ranking is according to my enjoyment which, changes regularly.</p>
<p>Movies that include at least one queer woman, and/or feature romantic or sexual attraction between women (as the main plot, subplot, or subtext)</p>
towards a canon of interesting, and important, sex scenes
<p>historically significant, boundary breaking, visually arresting, erotic and not necessarily integral to the plot (because that doesn't matter) </p><p>includes, but does not rely on, adult films -- most of which are included for watershed cultural significance with some for pure artistry and entertainment value </p><p>1896 - Present, ordered chronologically</p>
Rotten Tomatoes: Best of 2026
https://editorial.rottentomatoes.com/guide/best-new-movies/
UPDATED: November 10, 2026