Women don’t get a lot of credit in the horror genre. Seeking titles other than scream queen or final girl, more and more women are taking charge behind the camera, opting for roles writing and directing the stories that dare to terrify us. With the rise of a new generation of female filmmakers, these new voices in the horror genre will leave no subject, taboo, or trauma unexplored – addressing topics from sexual assault to going through puberty.

These 10 directors are newer to the genre, but their work has already left a mark on the world of horror. Check out their films as part of Women in Horror month and make sure to support them any month of the year.

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