Horror movies have long focused on female characters. Think about it. shamanThe mother-daughter duo who are on the rampage of demons halloweenA cruel babysitter? black christmas' The sorority sisters are determined, but in 2024 we have an exceptional group of women in a terrifying situation. Including a new sci-fi villain. Alien: RomulusA kind thief battles a vampire ballerina. Abigailand imprisoned Mormon missionaries heretic–
But there are some special standouts among this year's group of timid, courageous, and timid women. It's a performance we admire that brings unique characters to life. Here are some of the most notable female characters we've encountered in 2024 horror films.
Lee Harker, Long legs
We thought we could handle young FBI agent Lee Harker from the start. which is quiet but awesome in its own way. Silence of the LambsClarice Starling, however, has an unusually developed instinct that makes her ideally suited to pursue unpredictable criminals. However, as Osgood Perkins Long legs When delving into the twisted crime story We find out that Lee is totally in her own blood. and has an affinity for the film's subject matter in ways that even surprise her. Mica Monroe's deeply reserved performance (an ideal counterpoint to co-star Nicholas Cage's over-the-top performance) proves that actors don't need a lot of dialogue to create expressive characters. and fully expressed
Elizabeth Sparkle and Sue, Substance
Demi Moore has been an icon of Hollywood glamor for decades, and at age 62, she perfectly captures that real-life status in her portrayal of Elizabeth. Sparkle in Coralie Fargeat's movie SubstanceThere are movies that happen. Absurdity is the main point.– When she was fired from a TV show because an old white man thought she was too old to be sexy. So Elizabeth became interested in strange science. To create a younger version of herself, Margaret Qualley as “Sue,” comes with complications that result in, most notably, a beautiful explosion of body horror on screen
Because Elizabeth and Sue were the same person. The fight between them is therefore gruesome but also funny. Thinking that your greatest enemy is always yourself. When they come together, they become mutants.Monstro Elisasue” is equal parts repulsive and empowering, not a combination you come across every day. But it's a surprisingly satisfying combination.
Sky Riley, smile 2
She's an international pop superstar: beautiful, talented, wealthy, and beloved by millions of fans. But Skye Riley (Naomi Scott) is going through hell. First of all, it's… More personal hell A year after a car accident took the life of her boyfriend and left her seriously injured. She still has to deal with addiction issues. The scars are both physical and emotional. But after deciding to buy painkillers on the black market She must face the demonic curse that fans first encountered in Parker Finn. smile movies.
Skye's spiral then revealed a much worse level of hell. While her reality is completely distorted by the delightful and mocking invasion of her sanity, on paper Skye is a difficult character to root for. But Scott's performance makes her a character who believes in her desire to right all the wrongs she has committed. But I feel more helpless under pressure. (Both in the entertainment industry and supernatural) began to pile up.
Margaret First omen
Someone must have given birth to Damian, the child from Omen—and as the 1976 horror classic suggests he is the work of a jackal and the devil. First omen We met his birth mother. A determined nun who unknowingly becomes involved in a mysterious conspiracy, Arkasha Stevenson's prequel justifies its existence as an artistically dynamic film with a twisty script. (and real fear!); The heart of the movie is Nell Tiger Free's Margaret, who is a really good human being. that life must encounter darkness at the end of the world
Honorable mention in scope The “Antichrist Horror Pregnancy” is set in 2024, even though it is a current event. But you can expect more pregnancy horror themes in future films.Going on to star again in a different horror prequel, Natalie Erica James Rosemary Baby– inspiration Apartment 7A Didn't receive as much praise as First omenBut Julia Garner is all about Terry. These are characters you meet briefly. Rosemary Baby who has her own fascinating backstory.
Maxine Mix, MaXXXine
She survived the Texas pornographic massacre in the year Year 2022 Pearl) Maxine Minx is finally making her way into Hollywood. If we meet her in MaXXXineShe's seeking mainstream success beyond her X-rated fame, and there's nothing even a potential serial killer, the Night Stalker, a creepy private investigator, an actual LAPD detective, and an ominous demon from her bloody past, is going for. block the way
Mia Goth, who played both Pearl and Maxine in Ti West's trilogy, gives us a more mature but still brutal character of Maxine here. And the character's on-screen journey in the mid-1980s took her back to her famous past. (Maxine in the movie mental disorder house is one of the most memorable movie combinations of 2024) and the messy back room. and explores the price of fame from a grim perspective that's never not fun.
Halley F/H/S/Over
Latest work by Kate Siegel F/H/S The anthology film “Stowaway” introduces us to Halley (Alanah Pearce), a woman whose troubled backstory is clarified without any separation. And his current ambition is to make a documentary about UFOs. Especially from her own intimate encounters… when her moment miraculously arrived on a lonely night in the Mojave Desert. We are excited for her. She's been through some messy things. But a strange passion Her prize was finally found.
Those thrills turned to pure terror when “Stowaway” made good on its name. And Halley sneaks aboard an alien ship…only to find her miraculous discovery of a snowball turns into a horrifying nightmare that creates… SubstanceMonstro's Monstro Elisasue is a terrifying match. It's an amazing arc. And made even more impressive by the fact that it was packed into the space of a short film.
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