If you loved the darkly comedic and bloody thrills of 'Jakob's Wife' (2021), you're in for a treat. This article curates 10 similarly chilling movies and shows that blend horror, humor, and female empowerment. Whether you're drawn to vampire lore, marital mayhem, or gory transformations, these picks will keep you entertained and on the edge of your seat.

Rosemary's Baby (1968)
Description: A psychological horror classic that delves into themes of paranoia, gaslighting, and the female experience within a patriarchal society.
Fact: The film's iconic apartment building was a real location in New York City, and fans still visit it today.


The Wicker Man (1973)
Description: A cult horror film that blends folk horror with themes of paganism, sacrifice, and the clash between modernity and tradition.
Fact: The film was originally released as a B-movie but has since gained a reputation as one of the greatest horror films of all time.


The Hunger (1983)
Description: A stylish horror film that delves into themes of immortality, desire, and the complexities of female relationships, with a strong gothic aesthetic.
Fact: The opening sequence features a performance by the band Bauhaus, which became iconic in gothic culture.


The Company of Wolves (1984)
Description: A surreal horror-fantasy that reimagines fairy tales with a feminist twist, focusing on female agency and the monstrous feminine.
Fact: The film is based on a short story by Angela Carter, who also co-wrote the screenplay.


Ginger Snaps (2000)
Description: A dark coming-of-age horror story that explores themes of transformation and female empowerment through a lycanthropic metaphor.
Fact: The film was initially rejected by several studios for being too dark and unconventional before finding a home with a smaller distributor.


The Neon Demon (2016)
Description: A visually striking horror film that critiques beauty standards and the commodification of femininity, with a dreamlike and unsettling tone.
Fact: The film's color palette was inspired by the work of photographer Gregory Crewdson, known for his hyper-stylized images.


The Babadook (2014)
Description: A psychological horror film that uses a monstrous figure to explore grief, motherhood, and repressed emotions.
Fact: The Babadook character was created using a combination of practical effects and stop-motion animation.


The Autopsy of Jane Doe (2016)
Description: A horror film that blends supernatural elements with psychological tension, focusing on a mysterious female figure whose secrets unfold in a claustrophobic setting.
Fact: The film was shot in just 18 days, and the titular character's body was created using a real-life contortionist.


Hereditary (2018)
Description: A deeply unsettling horror film that examines family trauma and inherited guilt, with a focus on female suffering and supernatural forces.
Fact: The miniature models featured in the film were all handcrafted by the protagonist actress in real life.


Midsommar (2019)
Description: A folk horror film that explores themes of communal rituals, female empowerment, and psychological breakdown, set against a bright, daylight backdrop.
Fact: The film's script was partially inspired by the director's own experiences with a bad breakup.
