To celebrate international women’s day, here’s my round-up of 12 brilliant films you should watch ASAP if you haven’t already. I’ll tag the genre for each one as it’s quite a mixed bag!
The Babadook (2014)
Written and directed by Jennifer Kent
#horror #thriller #mentalhealth
XX (2017)
Created by St. Vincent, Karyn Kusama, Jennifer Lynch, Jovanka Vuckovic, and Roxanne Benjamin
#horror #anthology #shortfilms
Blackfish (2013)
Written and directed by Gabriella Cowperthwaite
#documentary #animalabuse #socialchange #controversial
Clueless (1995)
Written and directed by Amy Heckerling
#comedy #romcom #90s #teen
Jennifer’s Body (2009)
Directed by Karyn Kusama
#blackcomedy #horror #comedy #teen
American Mary (2012)
Written and directed by (and starring!!) the Soska Sisters
#bodyhorror #gore #horror #bodymodification
After Everything (2018)
Written and directed by Hannah Marks
#drama #comedy #love
Raw (2016)
Written and directed by Julia Ducournau
#horror #gore #bodyhorror #teen
Titus (1999)
Directed by Julie Taymor
#tragedy #shakespeare
American Psycho (2000)
Directed by Mary Harron
#thriller #horror #psychopath
Bridget Jones’ Diary (2001)
Co-written and based on the novel by Helen Fielding, and directed by Sharon Maguire
#romcom #comedy #lovetriangle
Bird Box (2018)
Directed by Susanne Bier
#horror #post-apocalyptic #senses
Are there any female-made films you think I’ve missed off this list? Let me know on Twitter or Instagram at @netflixkill or comment below!
Jessica Hearne 