1000 Women in Horror
“Horror's not a boys' club.”
Synopsis
Is horror a man’s world? You might assume so – but you won’t be thinking that way for long once you investigate the vast contribution women have made to horror movies for well over a century. In 2020, award-winning Australian critic Alexandra Heller-Nicholas released the definitive book on the subject: 1000 Women in Horror, 1895–2018, an encyclopaedic work celebrating the many women – filmmakers, actors, producers and technicians – who have shaped the genre since the moment cinema’s light first flickered.
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1000 Women in Horror | Official Trailer | ShudderOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2026-03-02
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Alexandra Heller-Nicholas
Self
Roxanne Benjamin
Self
Akela Cooper
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Mattie Do
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Brea Grant
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Gigi Saul Guerrero
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Mary Harron
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Cerise Howard
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Kier-La Janisse
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Nikyatu Jusu
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Natasha Kermani
Self
Roseanne Liang
Self
Annalise Lockhart
Self
Toby Poser
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Sara Risher
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Lin Shaye
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Kate Siegel
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Chelsea Stardust
Self
Release History & Theatrical Window
Melbourne International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
March 20, 2026
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Donna Davies
- Screenplay & Story
- Alexandra Heller-Nicholas
- Original Title
- 1000 Women in Horror
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Donna Davies
Alexandra Heller-Nicholas
Donna Davies, Nicola Goelzhaeuser, Giles Edwards
Department Leadership Roster
Donna Davies
Director
Donna Davies
Producer
Nicola Goelzhaeuser
Producer
Giles Edwards
Producer
Alexandra Heller-Nicholas
Writer
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What is 1000 Women in Horror about?
Is horror a man’s world? You might assume so – but you won’t be thinking that way for long once you investigate the vast contribution women have made to horror movies for well over a century. In 2020, award-winning Australian critic Alexandra Heller-Nicholas released the definitive book on the subject: 1000 Women in Horror, 1895–2018, an encyclopaedic work celebrating the many women – filmmakers, actors, producers and technicians – who have shaped the genre since the moment cinema’s light first flickered.
Who directed 1000 Women in Horror?
1000 Women in Horror was directed by Donna Davies.
Who stars in 1000 Women in Horror?
The principal cast of 1000 Women in Horror includes Alexandra Heller-Nicholas, Roxanne Benjamin, Akela Cooper, Mattie Do, Brea Grant.
When was 1000 Women in Horror released and how long is it?
1000 Women in Horror was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for 1000 Women in Horror?
1000 Women in Horror holds official age classifications: AU: R 18+.