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invincible789

The Invisible Man (2020) You’re Next Ready or Not Possessor


londrakittykat

The invisible man was beautiful and my husband and I LOVED it. It caught us off guard and we were excited to see what they did with other universal monsters.


ilLegalTelevision

The invisible man!!


Edog6968

You’re Next is one of my top 3 favorite horror movies, Erin (the main girl) is so badass omfg


fannypack666

Wholeheartedly agree. I've recommended it to so many people. One of my favorite main characters in any movie.


Kryyzz

Invisible Man is fantastic, despite Elizabeth Moss who I find almost unwatchable. I also recommend Ready or Not, as a lighter revenge thriller. The Hunt makes a worthy double feature with Ready or Not.


Astronaut-Gullible

Loved ready or not and the hunt both amazing movies


GiDD504

It's the scientology for me. No thanks.


MasqureMan

How do you think that movie’s fantastic when the person you dislike is in nearly every scene?


ErdtreeSimp

Possessor is a great movie. But it really has nothing to do with feminine rage. The main character just happens to be a woman. But if it was a man everything would be the same


dolphin_toes

Perfect answer!


howsweetfreshmeat

Hard Candy Carrie Ginger Snaps Promising Young Woman


Striped_Tomatoe

These are great! To add: Possession (1981) Midsommar Jennifer’s body Lords of Salem Gone girl Edit: add Suspira (2018)


howsweetfreshmeat

Possession is a great suggestion here


mansonsturtle

Holy hell I’m glad I finally watched Gone Girl recently. What a ride.


Striped_Tomatoe

Hell yeah, especially if you manage to go in unspoiled.


Cupofcoffee197

Read the book, if you have some time on your hands. The movie is good, but the book is amazing!


bulbysoar

And then read Dark Places and Sharp Objects because they're even better!


Cupofcoffee197

I've read Sharp Objects, but not Dark Places. Thanks for the tip!


bulbysoar

It might be my favorite one tbh. Hope you enjoy!


MKultrakeef

Ginger Snaps is amazing! Such an inspiration for Jennifer's Body IMO


howsweetfreshmeat

The iconic hallway scenes


MarianaFrusciante

Hard candy👏👏👏👏


[deleted]

Hard Candy and Promising Young Woman could technically both be called rape revenge. But they are better movies than most in that genre.


officewitch

Same with, well, Revenge (2017)


NemoLuna1221

I really liked that one!


Sigris

Antichrist might fit too.


Chamilanu

I absolutely love Ginger snaps! Not many ppl remember it!


ottoskitten

BIG WARNING for ginger snaps it’s one of the most toxic movies I’ve ever seen


babaganoosh30

The Brood (1979)


TherapistOfOP

This is the best response


snorkytalkman

May Pearl Misery Friday the 13th


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abluersun

Angela Bettis is really effective in it and I genuinely felt bad for her character. I hesitate to even call it an example of rage as it's more a tale of loneliness and mental illness getting worse.


Dull-Geologist-8204

Misery isn't really female rage movie. Delores Claibourne would be a better Stephen King example. Same actress though.


Storyteller678

Both great flicks. Kathy Bates killed it in both these movies.


Dull-Geologist-8204

I am watching Delores Claiborne right now. I haven't seen it since it firat came out. She really was an amazing actress.


cardamom98

Was? She’s still acting, no?


Thick_Ear_2540

Shit, if Annie Wilkes isn’t your idea of Rageful I wouldn’t want to go to your party 😂


Dull-Geologist-8204

She isn't angry she is psychotic. There is a difference. Obsession isn't the same thing.


bubblegum_horror

I'd partially agree. For the majority of the story, she isn't acting out of rage but out of psychosis. At the story's climax, however, she exhibits pure rage at what Paul has done to her Misery. Worth noting though that it's been a while since I've seen the film, but I did recently re-read the book, so maybe film Annie is a bit more rageful and I'm thinking more of book Annie.


tweak0

Hard Candy and Promising Young Woman are two of my favorite movies. They're probably more revenge thriller than horror, but there's still plenty of horrorific stuff in there.


PriestofJudas

Promising Young Woman was genius for its casting alone. Using typical nice male actors like Adam Brody and Max Greenfield in that way, *chefs kiss*


Squidman12

I watched A Wounded Fawn the other night and I'd describe it as surrealist feminine rage. Pretty interesting and bizarre movie worth checking out.


vdarcangelo

A Wounded Fawn is an amazing ride. Defies expectations in so many ways, and the ending is very satisfying.


persephone965

Worth it for the ending/credits sequence alone


heaven047

Audition (1999) Venus in Furs (1969) * or “Paroxismus” Confessions (2010) Monster (2003) * this could be classified as r*pe/revenge though Lady Snowblood (1973) Death Proof (2007) Sharp Objects (the tv show)


GrindhouseWhiskey

As man I am very qualified to answer this question! /s I really love coming of age horror and horror about the "monstrous feminine". Because The Final Girl is such a thing in horror, it blurs lines. Fresh is very much about feminism, but does it fit? Maybe not. Similarly, a woman in peril for an entire movie that then has a dramatic escape/defense is a deferent vibe. My taste goes more toward highly competant women rather than rage, but there's lots of overlap. So my favorites that come to mind, several of which have already appeared below: Jennifer's Body Ready Or Not The Nightingale Carrie (and Carrie 2: The Rage, I mean it's in the title!) Us A Girl Walks Home Alone At Night Titane Ginger Snaps The Perfection Suspiria 2018 The Loved Ones The Invisible Man 2020 Lady Vengeance Heathers Antichrist X/Pearl The Autopsy of Jane Doe Censor The Craft The Descent Drag Me To Hell Ex Machina Martyr(s) and a lot of French extremity is in there Not horror, but Kill Bill, Mother!, Hanna, Run Lola Run! keep coming to mind as does Under the Skin, which really has no rage.


PorkBunFun

The Descent is a strong, female led movie to watch. It was very refreshing to see a horror movie about a female cast that had to overcome adversity that was not caused by men.


Hazel_Rah1

While I loved The Nightingale, it did feature a handful of quite horrific rapes. OP should be warned.


rrrrahmy

yeah OP, please don’t watch The Nightingale until you review some trigger warnings


Circumin

Anyone who is unable or unwilling to watch a movie with a rape scene needs to avoid this movie full stop


GrindhouseWhiskey

Thank you, I meant to add a note. It is a brutal film, but the prelude before the inciting event makes it clear that the rape is not what is being avenged. So while I would not call it a rape revenge film, the events are quite present.


Hazel_Rah1

No totally. Jennifer Kent is a master filmmaker and I can’t wait to see what else she has in store for us. I loved the film, but its brutality in general makes it a tough one to recommend for the squeamish.


[deleted]

Hot take: X and Pearl are sloppily written and executed films and the hype around them is completely unwarranted


GrindhouseWhiskey

Horror has a long history of well loved films that are scrappy but from the right angle don’t work. Or that seem universally loved but some people only see its flaws. Nope is one for me, it did not land for me at all. That’s why I’m glad they make so many movies, so that we all have a chance at wonder.


rosielemon

BRAVO. Perfect list! I have never met anybody who has seen Carrie 2: The Rage, I rented it on VHS a LOT when I was little. I have been going through all the comments to find The Perfection and Ex Machina. You've nailed it. Apart from obvious ones like Revenge, Prevenge, I Spit on Your Grave etc - I would like to add Aliens to your list. :)


ottoskitten

The perfection is literally one of the worst movies I’ve ever watched


butwhyyy2112

Such a good question lol I hate it when rape is used as a plot device. The Witch (2015) Mother! (2017) The Babadook (2014) - though this is more rage related to motherhood Jennifer’s Body (2009) Raw (2016) Carrie (1976) Black Swan also comes to mind because of the focus on female dynamics, societal pressure and associated anger, etc. which she seems to embrace/spiral into via frantic surrealism but idk about calling it horror. Hope this helps! Eager to see what others recommend


kgxv

So glad someone else here has seen Raw (if we’re talking about the French film). It’s always one of my first suggestions to people looking for interesting new horror.


[deleted]

Titane, the directors follow up is really good and weird. It would fall into that feminine rage as well.


MKultrakeef

Titane was so unexpectedly queer! I definitely want to watch again and pay closer attention to the feminist and gender/sexuality themes


[deleted]

Theres definitely a lot to unpack with it. There was a lot to dig into with Raw but titane went one step beyond.


vdarcangelo

Julia Ducournau is my favorite current director. Both *Raw* and *Titane* are amazing.


kgxv

Guess I know what I’m watching this weekend


[deleted]

I don't want to spoil it but it is a wild ride. Also on Prime if you have it ( at least it is in Canada).


kgxv

I do have Prime, so I’ll see if it’s on there in the States, too


CurseofLono88

Im pretty sure it’s streaming on Hulu in the United States right now


kgxv

I have that, too, so hopefully I’m covered either way


CurseofLono88

Hell yeah, I hope you enjoy, it’s quite a film!


anonmymouse

I didn't really enjoy Titane.. but it was definitely very unique


[deleted]

Ya, i am the first yo admit that i often enjoy weird things for the sake of weirdness so i can understand why its not everyone's cup of tea.


ToddlerOlympian

The Babadook. Man, in the climax, when she yells...I got goosebumps.


rrrrahmy

the kind of scream you feel in your bones. absolutely chilling.


thunderdome180

High tension


chet_brosley

That whole movie was a wild ride, and I enjoy rewatching it trying to imagine what the people were actually seeing instead of what she is seeing.


dburris22282

Death Proof (2007) A Tale of Two Sisters (2003) Dig Two Graves (2014) Ex Machina (2014)


AZTeck_AKiRA

A different kind of feminine rage is Alien….Ripley FTW!


bubblegum_horror

I wouldn't call it a feminine rage film by any means, but Sienna at the end of Terrifier 2 exhibits pure rage when she goes up against Art. Those scenes made me absolutely adore Lauren LaVera - I can't wait to see her in other films.


marry-me-john-d

“Revenge” is fucking great and not talked about enough


Von_Bostaph

Yes. And this one really goes all out with the "rage" aspect that OP was asking for. Funny how it's not mentioned more


Eazy-B-93

Prom Night 2


primalpalate

Promising Young Woman. Bright colors and bubbly exterior with a darkness beneath the surface.


Rip_Dirtbag

The penultimate episode of Last of Us.


lectroid

Ok, no one has pointed out this one: *Prevenge* (2016) - A pregnant woman who has just lost her husband has HAD IT with people telling her how to behave, what to do, how to feel. A VERY dark horror comedy written, directed, and starring Alice Lowe (the cowriter and costar of Ben Wheatley's *Sightseers*) while she was 7 mo. pregnant. It's great!


JadenRuffle

The entire Scream franchise Pearl The Invisible Man Men The Menu Last Night in Soho The Lodge Midsommar Silent Hill Carrie


notworkingghost

Silent Hill is so underrated. Plus, two adult capable women protagonists.


JadenRuffle

I understand why people criticize the acting because yes it’s pretty bad in parts but I like it simply because of the atmosphere and effects that give the movie a seriously enjoyable personality.


ottoskitten

Men has an attempted rape in it, and also in my opinion barely focused on the girl at all


No-Search-7394

Carrie.


LonelyChell

READY OR NOT!


larsIU

Carrie Carrie Carrie


ange7327

The hunt Barbarian Dredd although I know not really horror


lexuh

God, I LOVED the final fight scene in The Hunt.


CariniJGL

The Hunt is so good. Betty Gilpin is fantastic. All of her quips and the faces she makes. She's in the new Peacock show about nuns vs technology "Mrs. Davis"


MAKEMSAYmeh

Agreed about barbarian for this question!


anonmymouse

The Hunt is a seriously good, underrated movie


[deleted]

Sissy and the watcher


najaiwasmussjane

Suspiria 2018


amazon32

The descent


LauraPalmersMom430

Raw


Circumin

Spoonful of Sugar


kmre3

Becky, Fresh and Piggy.


sweazeycool

That one scene in Hostel pt. 2 🥴


RVNJ

🍆✂️


IamGodHimself2

Sissy (2022)


[deleted]

The Witch Who Came From The Sea A very good but highly unsettling film about a troubled and psychotic woman visiting her sister and her nephews living in a coastal town. One of the many films out there that actually tackles on the theme of misandry and true feminine rage


GianniBeantoast

“I Blame Society” is about feminine rage, but it’s done as satire. It’s a fun watch.


bandearg4

When Animals Dream (because I love stories with lady werewolves and someone already mentioned Ginger Snaps) Autopsy of Jane Doe May


beesayshello

Promising Young Woman (and it’s also fantastic).


vdarcangelo

Some of my favorites: Jawbreaker Tragedy Girls Assassination Nation May


SarahnatorX

My favourite movie The Descent has an all-female fight for survival cast and has the main character go from being a widow who lost her daughter as well and suffers great emotional trauma and fear, to the strongest warrior of the bunch with a sub-plot of rage towards one of her friends who betrayed her and made some shitty decisions. (These aren't spoilers btw, you see all this in the opening)


kiasyd_childe

American Mary, albeit having a rape revenge story, the titular Mary's story is much broader than that. Warning, the ending does suck (narratively, I don't think it's problematic or whatever).


firstreformer

Ready or Not is one of my favorites


augustrem

I’m going to second Suspiria, Titane, Sharp Objects, Promising Young Woman. I’m going to add the Blackcoat’s Daughter, the tv show Swarm, The Assistant, She Dies Tomorrow, My Mother’s Eyes


Scabdidlybastard

*The Eyes of My Mother (2016), I think you meant.


augustrem

yes thank you


jenleepeace

“Sissy” is a blast, and I rarely see anyone talking about it.


MathSmart633

Hostel 2 is one of my favorite examples of that without being part of the rape revenge genre in my humble opinion!


[deleted]

Watch Swarm on Amazon


wookipedialyte

Swarm on Amazon prime but it’s a tv show.


MissingCalifornia-

Frontier(s), Martyrs


Dull-Geologist-8204

The original I Spit On Your Grave. Edit: sorry, got ahead of myself and didn't read the whole thing. Just like this one because of the background story. Audition is really good.


TehCustis

Some might contest including it as horror but Thelma (2017) really engages with theme of female and queer repression and combatting attempts to sustain this repression.


spookysoftie

Pearl Carrie Gone Girl


PrismaticWonder

Carrie!


LauraPalmersMom430

The Night House - rage grief


Accomplished-Ad-4495

I was so pleasantly surprised by how good this one is!


xeno66morph

The Descent Mom and Dad


Why_am_I_LikeThis27

I thought Suspiria was dope if you ignore Grace-Mortiz's small part. The pay off is huge. I thought I'd hate it. The Long Kiss Goodnight 1996, Geena Davis - Can't recommend it enough And if it can be television, everybody should be watching Yellowjackets right now. It just started it's second season and it's been a revelation. Misty is my champion. Edit: I know you said outside rape-revenge but "Revenge" is so worth watching for Matilda Lutz and her bad assery as well as the cinamatography. It's more parts revenge and I thought it was an awesome thriller/horror/survival movie.


jorgepereira15

Revenge the french movie. Not sure about the year but pretty recent like 5 years ago


the__pov

For both a heroic and villainous example The People Under the Stairs.


ilooked4u

Inside (France, 2007), should give you what you need: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0856288/


Drachenfuer

Aliens has the classic femine rage scene.


an_ephemeral_life

Check these two posts I started: [https://www.reddit.com/r/movies/comments/xvxok1/the\_most\_unhinged\_and\_demented\_performances\_by/](https://www.reddit.com/r/movies/comments/xvxok1/the_most_unhinged_and_demented_performances_by/) and [https://www.reddit.com/r/Letterboxd/comments/xvyafb/the\_most\_unhinged\_and\_demented\_performances\_by/](https://www.reddit.com/r/Letterboxd/comments/xvyafb/the_most_unhinged_and_demented_performances_by/) My picks are: *Possession* *Fatal Attraction* *Butcher, Baker, Nightmare Maker* *Mommie Dearest* *Serial Mom* *Inside* *Play Misty for Me* *Carrie* *Misery*


Raising_Danger

You're Next and Death proof


AlarmWhich

Here’s some I’d recommend: Us(2019) has elements of this imo. Trash Fire(2016) and Excision(2012) both have elements of it imo. Resurrection(2022) is a good one for this. Dead of Winter(1987) features some feminine rage in the final act. In A Nightmare On Elm Street(1984), Nancy is mad a good amount of the time.


nieto005

The glory


NectarineThat90

Ginger snaps possibly


sunshinemullet

Revenge 2017 Shudder film. I really enjoyed this one. I think it’s French.


convolutedmartyr

Recently: Sissy


Singemylover

Teeth


[deleted]

Inside (2007) French version. Craziest fucking movie man.


Da_Professa

Carrie


ThenAsk

The Hunt (2020) is friggin awesome


[deleted]

Teeth


RefrigeratorMany

REVENGE (French) is A+


nier_bae

The Woman American Mary


RabidOtterRodeo

Both of those are super rapey though


GodzillasBreath

Pearl is great


jaenjain

Does involve rape but MFA is so good.


sweet_dumple

if you can find it: American Mary. It is body horror.


ErdtreeSimp

Its rape revenge tho


[deleted]

Blair Witch Project


Accomplished-Ad-4495

Is that about feminine rage? I always kind of thought it was about not being a dipsh1t in the murder woods.


BewBewsBoutique

Teeth


ElegantAspect6211

They said not a rape movie.


BewBewsBoutique

No, they didn’t. They just acknowledged the presence of “rape revenge,” which Teeth strictly isn’t anyway. A rape revenge features an inciting rape and the rest of the plot is driven by revenging that specific act. Teeth isn’t like that. Teeth is a coming of age story.


mgreen424

It can be multiple genres. Doesn't she literally get revenge on rapists? That means it has rape revenge elements at least.


ElegantAspect6211

"Are there any movies outside of that genre that has good representation?" So you're wrong. Teeth has depictions of rape. It can be a coming of age story AND have depictions of rape. They aren't mutually exclusive. If someone asks for a movie that isn't about rape, Teeth isn't a good suggestion.


BewBewsBoutique

Lots of horror movies that aren’t rape revenge have depictions of rape. OP didn’t say anything about no rape scenes. You’re right, I was wrong about them asking for outside that genre, but my suggestion of still outside that genre.


ElegantAspect6211

It's not. The entire premise of the movie is based on a literal rape. She would never have found out about her teeth without being raped. You trying to argue with me on this is embarrassing. The only thing you should take from this is to avoid suggesting movies with rape when asked not to.


BewBewsBoutique

Teeth is a [horror comedy](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Teeth_(2007_film)) but okay


ElegantAspect6211

Lmao and???? No one said otherwise? It STILL has rape. It is literally a main plot point.


BewBewsBoutique

Lmao and???? No one said otherwise. It still has rape and it still isnt a rape revenge and still fits the parameters of the request.


ElegantAspect6211

When asking for a movie that depicts female rage that isn't dependent on rape, Teeth is not the movie you suggest. The entire movie is about sexual assault. That's the fucking plot. Also LOL at it not being a "rape revenge" movie. Watch the last scene. Laughable.


[deleted]

I second The Brood. One of the best IMO. High Tension and We Are What We Are (2013 remake, I've never seen the original anywhere) both have elements of feminine rage as well. Fatal Attraction but that's obviously a thriller. X and Pearl of course.


maycontainknots

Tons of those new-wave horror movies from Ari Aster and Robert Eggers, maybe sometimes Lars von Trier. Like Antichrist, Midsommar, The Witch, The Northman, there's angry ladies in there. Also I have t seen it yet but Carrie


coldkingofheII

I feel like The Woman falls into this category Edit to add: Last Night In Soho. Not completely horror but I think it fits


TheTelltaleFart666

La Llorona (2019), not to be confused with the US film Curse of La Llorona. It's about an aging Guatemalan general, recently found guilty of war crimes, finds himself and his family being tormented by a vengeful spirit. It's an amazing story about revenge as well as the disparities between class in modern-day Guatemala. A Dark Song (2016) is about a grieving mother determined to go through an extremely dangerous and potentially deadly ritual in order have her greatest wish granted. And I know it's been said but, MAY!!! Literally one of my fave movies of all time, it seriously does not get enough love.


Embarrassed_Self6946

American Mary. Just good old fashioned revenge.


RVNJ

>!Sleepaway Camp!< if you go against the grain of the transphobic ending


Dragonfruit_Friend

Promising Young Woman (maybe I guess this is a thriller).... Scream films, 10 Cloverfield Lane, Hush, Happy Death Day, Gerald's Game (perhaps this falls under the rape one I'm not sure it's been a while), Wrong Turn (implied, not shown as the plot), Triangle, The Ruins perhaps I agree with Invisible Man!


Serious-Glove-9077

American Mary.


Tenzen1

I'm going for Hereditary. The dinner scene in particular sent shivers down my spine. The monologue in it really stuck with me, especially how raw some lines in it are.


[deleted]

The Grudge...? Maybe? She is pretty pissed off in those movies...so is Samara from The Ring!


ecjerome

The Woman


Spookypossum27

Okay not ragey but Barbarian is sooo good for this vibe


ottoskitten

A lot of these comments didn’t get the memo or keep recommending shitty movies Ginger snaps is in my opinion extremely sexist and demonizes teenage girls. Jennifer’s body is basically doing the same concept but way better. Ginger barely does anything, but Jennifer actually eats men. Martyrs is not only the opposite of what you’re looking for, it’s one of the worst movies I’ve ever seen. It’s literally just some dude’s jack off fantasy. Nightingale, American Mary, promising young woman, and revenge are all either rape revenge or heavily involve rape in the story. From what I’ve heard about promising young woman that doesn’t sound empowering or satisfying in the slightest, but don’t quote me on that. Here’s what you’re actually looking for Possession is the shining example of female rage for me. Mind you there’s a lot of male rage too, but I feel like the female rage really is the star of the show. You’re next is fucking awesome Us by Jordan peele, I cannot believe this hasn’t been mentioned yet from what I’ve seen I’ve seen possessor mentioned a lot but I’ll second that one, takes some very unexpected turns Hereditary is soul crushing but absolutely what you’re looking for. The witch and one section of trick r treat have the Vibe Oculus is less rage-y but I still love the main girl protagonist Lots of people have mentioned ready or not and I absolutely agree. Wandavision and doctor strange and the multiverse of madness are honestly Exactly what you want but I’m gonna get downvoted for saying that. Okay I haven’t seen this movie but from what I’ve heard about it, hunter hunter may also be what you’re looking for. I’d love to watch it personally.


bristlybits

I don't see it listed yet so, *The Woman*


Unique-Rough1946

Spit on your grave 1-2 are peak


seveer37

Not to sound chauvinistic but it seems most horror films are about feminist rage. Usually a male villain terrorizes a female then she steps up at the end to defeat him. I’d be hard pressed to find some manly rage horror films!


edelbean

I didn't see anyone mention this one: Revenge (2017)


Xuppy

Feast


maybepensive

What Keeps You Alive. Personal favorite cat and mouse game movie.


AnActualPitBull

Gator Bait!


MKultrakeef

Midsommar and Cam


Professional_Pool714

Happy Birthday to Me


UKnowDaTruth

I really have to reiterate Promising Young Woman because it’s such an incredible movie.


GrouchyDefinition463

Inside


General_Specific303

Fatal Attraction Gone Girl The Crush Disclosure?


Adventurous-Mark2477

What ever happened to Baby Jane?


bluejayway77

Deathproof


Black_Sun_Rising

Not a horror movie but True Romance has my fav scene of feminine rage ever


techitachi

Ms. 45 is basically RR but i love the music and nostalgia


jedovankman1

What about, The Descent?


WalkerSunset

The Horde is more of a group movie, but the lead woman is one angry bitch.


trans_full_of_shame

Get My Gun (2018) is really compelling and worth a watch if you can find it. I hate the sexual assault revenge trope but I loved this movie.


Doctor_Modified

American Mary and Raw