5 Lesbian Horror Movies For Every Type Of Horror Fan
By Ali Hinman
What Keeps You Alive
Where to watch: Netflix, Rent on Amazon Prime
Who should watch: Indie horror fans
Why you should watch: This movie follows a beautiful lesbian couple who are celebrating their first anniversary at a cabin in the woods. Sounds pretty relatable, right? Except things take a turn for the worst when one wife starts to hunt the other one. Shot in classic indie fashion, this horror film has all the psycho-emotional thrill and badass survival scenes that your heart can desire.
Seance
Where to watch: Rent on Amazon Prime
Who should watch: Slasher fans
Why you should watch: If you love a “hot girls getting killed with a ton of blood gushing everywhere” movie, this one is for you. It is campy and ridiculous, and that’s exactly what gives it its slasher charm. Killing scenes that make you laugh out loud and dialogue that makes you groan and roll your eyes, what more could you want?
Women Who Kill
Where to watch: Rent on Amazon Prime
Who should watch: Suspense fans
Why you should watch: This movie is perfect for the fan who doesn’t love a lot of blood and guts but wants to be put on the edge of their seat. This understated suspense movie follows two ex-girlfriends who have their own true-crime podcast. One of the hosts starts dating a new girl in town who the other host immediately becomes suspicious of. Is she being paranoid? Is she being jealous? Or is she right?
The Perfection
Where to watch: Netflix
Who should watch: Psychological thriller fans
Why you should watch: This movie has plot twist after plot twist and requires your absolute full and complete attention. What starts as a simple rivalry rapidly unravels into something much much sicker. Hold on tight because trust me, you have no idea what is going to happen next.
Thelma
Where to watch: Tubi, Hulu Premium, Rent on Amazon Prime
Who should watch: Supernatural horror fans
Why you should watch: This Norwegian import follows a religious college student Thelma who falls in love with another woman but forces herself to repress these feelings. Shortly after, she starts having seizures and experiencing incredibly powerful and dangerous supernatural powers. She goes through several tests and baffles scientists with her abilities. Where are they coming from? Why does she have them?