Picking a Halloween movie gets a little more interesting when there are queer women at the center of the story. Maybe you want a lesbian vampire in an incredible outfit. Maybe you want a supernatural crush, a messy girlfriend situation, or a movie that will have you checking the locks before bed. There’s a sapphic horror movie for all of those moods.
These lesbian horror movies range from gothic classics to contemporary slashers, with a few bloody comedies along the way. We’re using the category broadly: some feature lesbian couples, while others explore bisexual desire and sapphic attraction without giving every character a label. We’ve included what each film is about, its queer connection, and the kind of scares to expect, without giving away the big twists.
Jennifer’s Body (2009)
Megan Fox stars as Jennifer, a popular high school student who becomes possessed and develops an appetite for the boys around her. Her best friend Needy, played by Amanda Seyfried, notices something is wrong, but untangling their relationship proves almost as complicated as dealing with a demon.
Directed by Karyn Kusama and written by Diablo Cody, this horror-comedy mixes sharp dialogue and gruesome moments with jealousy, attraction, and the intensity of teenage friendship. Jennifer’s bisexuality and her charged relationship with Needy are part of what makes it a sapphic cult favorite. If you missed it the first time around, Halloween is a good excuse to catch up.
Best for: Dark humor, bloody camp, and a very 2000s movie night.
Fear Street Part One: 1994 (2021)
In Shadyside, a town with a long history of brutal killings, a group of teenagers discovers that the latest violence may be connected to something much older. At the center are Deena and her ex-girlfriend Sam, whose unresolved feelings become considerably more complicated when their lives are in danger.
Their relationship gives this slasher an emotional center beyond simply guessing who will survive. Expect chases, gruesome deaths, and a nostalgic ’90s setting. It’s also the first installment in a trilogy, followed by Fear Street Part Two: 1978 and Fear Street Part Three: 1666, so leave yourself some time if you’re likely to want the whole story.
Best for: A bloody queer slasher and the start of a Halloween marathon.
Bodies Bodies Bodies (2022)
Meeting your new girlfriend’s friends can be uncomfortable. Meeting them at a mansion during a hurricane, then watching a party game turn deadly, is a much worse introduction. Amandla Stenberg and Maria Bakalova play Sophie and Bee, a couple caught in a night of escalating suspicion.
The group’s existing resentments are almost as dangerous as whatever is happening in the dark. Friendships fracture, accusations fly, and nobody seems particularly equipped to handle a crisis. This horror-comedy is a good pick if you enjoy sharp social satire and messy queer characters who don’t have to be especially admirable to hold your attention.
Best for: Group viewing, biting humor, and wealthy people behaving terribly.
Thelma (2017)
Thelma leaves her strict religious family to attend university in Oslo, where she develops feelings for another student, Anja. Around the same time, she begins experiencing frightening episodes that suggest something beyond an ordinary medical explanation.
This Norwegian supernatural thriller connects her emerging desire with repression, family control, and powers she doesn’t understand. The sapphic relationship is central to that story, rather than a passing detail. Its deliberate pace makes room for both intimacy and unease, so choose it when you want to settle into a film that gradually tightens its grip.
Best for: Atmospheric horror, supernatural mystery, and a queer coming-of-age story.
Attachment (2022)
Maja, a Danish actress, falls in love with Leah, a Jewish academic visiting from London. When an injury brings them back to Leah’s home, Maja encounters her girlfriend’s intensely protective mother and begins noticing things she can’t explain.
Drawing on Jewish folklore, Attachment combines a lesbian romance with unsettling family dynamics and supernatural danger. Spending time with the couple before the horror takes over gives you a reason to care about what happens to them. If your favorite scary movies build tension through relationships, strange behavior, and unanswered questions, this is a good one to add to your list.
Best for: Lesbian romance, folk horror, and creeping dread.
What Keeps You Alive (2018)
Jules and Jackie head to a remote cabin to celebrate their first wedding anniversary. The setting looks perfect for a romantic escape, until the trip becomes a terrifying struggle for survival.
That’s about as much as you should know before pressing play. This lesbian horror thriller uses the isolation of the woods and the intimacy of a marriage to make its danger feel particularly personal. It’s a strong choice for viewers who want sustained suspense, physical peril, and a story that makes them question how well anyone can know their partner. Save the trailer until afterward if you want to preserve the surprises.
Best for: Intense survival horror and going in without spoilers.
The Hunger (1983)
Catherine Deneuve, Susan Sarandon, and David Bowie in a vampire movie should already get your attention. Deneuve plays Miriam, a centuries-old vampire whose relationship with her companion John becomes complicated when he begins aging rapidly. Sarandon’s character, a doctor studying aging, is drawn into Miriam’s world.
The attraction between Miriam and the doctor makes The Hunger a key stop on a sapphic vampire watchlist. Its appeal is as much about mood, music, and sensuality as the supernatural plot. Choose this one when your Halloween plans involve dim lighting, gothic style, and a film that makes seduction feel dangerous.
Best for: Erotic vampire horror, ’80s atmosphere, and an unforgettable cast.
Daughters of Darkness (1971)
A newly married couple arrives at a seaside hotel and encounters the elegant Countess Elizabeth Báthory and her female companion. The countess takes an interest in the newlyweds, and their stay becomes increasingly unsettling.
Delphine Seyrig’s performance is a major part of this lesbian vampire classic’s appeal. The film leans into seduction, power, and the tension between its characters, with a measured pace that lets the atmosphere linger. Like much older vampire cinema, its sapphic desire is tangled up with predatory danger. It’s a compelling pick for readers curious about queer horror history and the genre’s long fascination with women who desire women.
Best for: Vintage gothic glamour, sapphic vampires, and slow-building menace.
All Cheerleaders Die (2013)
High school rivalries get a supernatural escalation in this horror-comedy about cheerleaders, witchcraft, and revenge. After a deadly crash, a group of cheerleaders returns with some very different needs and a score to settle.
Maddy and her ex-girlfriend Leena bring a sapphic storyline into the chaos, which involves far more blood than your average teen drama. The movie embraces its ridiculous premise, making it a fitting option if you want supernatural mayhem rather than quiet psychological dread. Pair it with Jennifer’s Body for a double feature about high school girls who become much more dangerous than anyone expects.
Best for: Supernatural teen chaos, queer crushes, and bloody B-movie energy.
The Retreat (2021)
Renée and Valerie are at a difficult point in their relationship when they leave the city for a remote getaway with friends. Their weekend becomes a fight for survival when they’re targeted by violent extremists.
This Canadian horror thriller puts a lesbian couple in a familiar rural horror setting, with the threat of anti-LGBTQ+ violence making the danger especially pointed. It’s a much harsher viewing experience than the campier picks on this list, so keep that in mind when choosing your movie-night mood. For viewers who want queer women actively resisting a terrifying threat, it earns its place on the watchlist.
Best for: Brutal survival horror. Expect homophobia and graphic violence.
Which Sapphic Horror Movie Should You Watch First?
For a Halloween night with friends, start with Jennifer’s Body or Bodies Bodies Bodies. If you want romance woven into supernatural horror, try Attachment or Thelma. The Hunger and Daughters of Darkness make a fitting lesbian vampire double feature, while What Keeps You Alive and The Retreat are picks for a more intense evening. And if one movie is unlikely to be enough, start with Fear Street Part One: 1994 and follow the original trilogy in order.
