Horror Films with Female Killers

Description: May, a lonely woman, decides to create a friend by assembling parts from people she kills. It's a dark tale of loneliness and the quest for perfection.

Fact: The film was Angela Bettis's directorial debut, who also stars as May.

Description: A psychological thriller where a teenage girl turns the tables on a suspected pedophile, leading to a tense cat-and-mouse game. It's a film about empowerment through extreme measures.

Fact: The film was shot in sequence to capture the genuine reactions of the actors.

Description: A college student takes a babysitting job that turns into a night of terror, where she must fight for her life against a satanic cult. The film showcases a woman's survival instincts.

Fact: The film was shot on 16mm film to emulate the look of 1980s horror movies.

Description: In this visually stunning film, a young model's beauty becomes a deadly obsession for those around her, exploring themes of vanity and cannibalism.

Fact: Nicolas Winding Refn, the director, used a lot of practical effects for the film's more gruesome scenes.

Description: A man attends a dinner party hosted by his ex-wife, where he begins to suspect that her new friends might have sinister intentions. The film explores psychological horror and paranoia.

Fact: The film was shot in just 20 days, with much of the tension created through dialogue and atmosphere.

Description: This film follows Elaine, a modern-day witch who uses spells to ensnare men, leading to deadly consequences. Its inclusion highlights the theme of women using their allure as a weapon.

Fact: The film was shot on 35mm film to give it an authentic 1960s look. Anna Biller, the director, also designed all the costumes.

Description: While not exclusively about a female killer, the film features a stepdaughter who becomes suspicious of her stepfather's murderous past, leading to her own defensive actions.

Fact: The film was inspired by real-life events involving John List, who killed his family and assumed a new identity.

Description: A criminal on the run finds himself in the home of a seemingly perfect host, who turns out to be more dangerous than he could imagine. The twist involves a female killer.

Fact: The film was initially conceived as a short film before being expanded into a feature.

Description: Mary, a medical student, turns to underground body modification surgery, which leads her down a dark path of revenge and murder. It's a film that explores the horror of transformation and retribution.

Fact: The film was made by the Canadian duo, the Soska sisters, who are known for their unique take on horror.

Description: A young boy discovers his babysitter is part of a satanic cult, leading to a night of horror where he must outsmart and survive the killers.

Fact: The film has a sequel, "The Babysitter: Killer Queen," released in