Excited For Evil Dead Burn? Watch 5 Women-led Horror Films That Will Give You Nightmares

Evil Dead Burn, the sixth part in the Evil Dead franchise, has been released in theatres after much waiting. The movie has been receiving a good response from the critics, but fans will have to see to know if it can replicate the success of Obsession. Before watching Evil Dead Burn in theatres, check these best horror movies with a narrative around female protagonists.  

Women-Led Horror Films Like Evil Dead Burn

From Obsession to The Silence Of The Lambs, check the list of high-rated women-led horror movies that will give the chills down your spine.

1. Obsession

Becoming one of the most successful horror films of all time, Obsession should be on your watchlist. The story follows Bear, who makes a wish that his friend Nikki will love him back. But his wish turns awry when Nikki starts behaving abnormally. Inde Navarrette delivers an excellent performance as Nikki. The movie is available to watch on Prime Video.  

 

 

 

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2. The Silence Of The Lambs

The Silence Of The Lambs is a cult classic film where Jodie Foster delivered one of the best performance in a horror film. The plot follows a young FBI trainee who is hunting a serial killer and seeks the advice of imprisoned Hannibal Lecter, a serial murderer. The movie is streaming on Prime Video.

3. The Substance

The body-horror is done right in The Substance. Starring Demi Moore and Margaret Qualley, the story is a commentary on the harsh reality of how society sees women's bodies and aging, shown through gore. The plot follows Elisabeth, who is a fading actress and injects herself with a mysterious serum to become younger after her boss fires her. It is streaming on Prime Video.

 

 

 

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4. Hereditary

Hereditary is regarded as one of the best horror films in recent times. The plot follows Annie, whose mother passes away, and she starts facing paranormal occurance which unravels horrying triths behind her ancestry. The movie stars Toni Collette, Alex Wolff, Milly Shapiro, Ann Dowd, and Gabriel Byrne. It is streaming on Prime Video.

5. Midsommar

Midsommar ditches the traditional horror cliches and is a good example of daytime horror. Starring Florence Pugh and Jack Reynor in the lead roles, the movie follows a couple who get caught up in a violent cult in Sweden. It is streaming on Prime Video.

 These horror movies revived the genre at different point of times, showcasing that the audience is always craving something thrilling. Moreover, the women-led narrative attracted the audience even more, reducing the dependency on male stars to deliver blockbusters.

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