1. “Jennifer’s Body” (2009) – Karyn Kusama’s horror-comedy stars Megan Fox as a cheerleader transformed into a succubus who targets male classmates while her best friend, played by Amanda Seyfried, tries to stop her. Its blend of horror and dark humor explores themes of female friendship and empowerment.

2. “The Hunger” (1983) – This vampire classic directed by Tony Scott stars Catherine Deneuve and Susan Sarandon. It’s an atmospheric tale of seduction, love, and betrayal that has become iconic for its gothic mood and sapphic eroticism.

3. “Thelma” (2017) – Directed by Joachim Trier, this Norwegian film follows Thelma, a young woman who moves to Oslo for university and discovers she possesses strange powers when she becomes romantically involved with another woman, leading to terrifying consequences.

4. “Heavenly Creatures” (1994) – Directed by Peter Jackson, this psychological drama is based on the true story of two adolescent girls in 1950s New Zealand whose intense relationship leads to an infamous murder case.

5. “High Tension” (2003) – This French slasher film directed by Alexandre Aja features Marie and Alexia, two friends who face nightmarish violence at a remote farmhouse, with a twist that redefines their relationship in a shocking way.

6. “All Cheerleaders Die” (2013) – Lucky McKee’s supernatural dark comedy involves high school cheerleaders who seek revenge after death with the help of witchcraft with a sapphic subtext.

7. “The Moth Diaries” (2011) – Mary Harron’s film is about a teenage girl at a boarding school who suspects that her new classmate might be a vampire targeting her friend whom she has intense feelings for.

8. “Blue My Mind” (2017) – Lisa Brühlmann directs this coming-of-age body horror tale about 15-year-old Mia whose personal changes coincide with an agonizing physical transformation, mirroring myths of mermaids.

9. “Lyle” (2014) – Directed by Stewart Thorndike, this psychological horror delves into the life of Leah who moves into a new home with her partner and experiences haunting events following a tragic loss, leading her to suspect malevolent forces at work.

10. “Knife+Heart” (2018) – Set in 1979 Paris and directed by Yann Gonzalez, this stylish giallo-inspired horror follows Anne, a producer of gay porn who becomes embroiled in a murder mystery involving her actors while dealing with heartbreak from her lover Loïs.