Explore the World of Women in the Horror Genre
Welcome to Women in Horror, your destination for all things fierce, frightening, and female-driven in the genre space. From visionary directors crafting tomorrow's nightmares to authors penning deliciously dark tales, we're here to celebrate the women who make horror happen. Dive into our curated selection of films and books that put women at the center of the story—whether they're wielding the camera, holding the pen, or haunting the frame. Explore exclusive interviews and profiles that shine a spotlight on both legendary icons and rising stars who are reshaping the landscape of horror. Whether you're hunting for your next spine-chilling read, tracking upcoming releases, or rediscovering classic gems, you'll find something here to make your skin crawl (in the best possible way). Welcome to the dark side—we've been expecting you.
Meet the Ghouls Behind the Site
Staci Layne Wilson
Staci Layne Wilson
Staci Layne Wilson
Our Fearful Leader
Staci Layne is the owner and editor-in-chief of WomenInHorror.com, reigning over our dark domain with an iron fist wrapped in bloody lace. She's the author of several books and films, and has been terrorizing the horror industry since witches were being burnt at the stake (she has the scars to prove it). When she's not b
Our Fearful Leader
Staci Layne is the owner and editor-in-chief of WomenInHorror.com, reigning over our dark domain with an iron fist wrapped in bloody lace. She's the author of several books and films, and has been terrorizing the horror industry since witches were being burnt at the stake (she has the scars to prove it). When she's not busy multitasking while doing other things, green-lighting reviews or editing copy, she's probably rewatching The Exorcist for the 666th time. All hail the queen of screams!
Reyna Young
Staci Layne Wilson
Staci Layne Wilson
AKA "Miss Misery," Horror Host Extraordinaire
Reyna is our O.G. reviewer, haunting these digital halls since we flung open our crypt doors back in 2019. An author, filmmaker, and content creator with impeccable taste in terror, she's seen more horror films than most people have had nightmares. Her reviews are sharp enough to draw blood a
AKA "Miss Misery," Horror Host Extraordinaire
Reyna is our O.G. reviewer, haunting these digital halls since we flung open our crypt doors back in 2019. An author, filmmaker, and content creator with impeccable taste in terror, she's seen more horror films than most people have had nightmares. Her reviews are sharp enough to draw blood and honest enough to make filmmakers weep—which, let's be real, is exactly what we want. If misery loves company, then Miss Misery is throwing the best party in the graveyard.
Alicia Powers
Carrie Cleaver
Carrie Cleaver
Scholar of Scares
Alicia is a film scholar, toy aficionado, and passionate advocate for putting the spotlight on women in the horror genre—because someone has to remind Hollywood that we're not just final girls, we're filmmakers, monsters, and everything in between. She can tell you the difference between Italian giallo and American slash
Scholar of Scares
Alicia is a film scholar, toy aficionado, and passionate advocate for putting the spotlight on women in the horror genre—because someone has to remind Hollywood that we're not just final girls, we're filmmakers, monsters, and everything in between. She can tell you the difference between Italian giallo and American slasher in her sleep, and her horror action figure collection is absolutely to die for. Brains, beauty, and bloodlust? That's our girl.
Carrie Cleaver
Carrie Cleaver
Carrie Cleaver
Our Mysterious Wild Card
Scary Carrie is our wild card contributor who uses this pen name because her day job as a grief counselor means she can't exactly have "and here's my article about human skin lampshades" come up during client Google searches. She brings a darkly witty perspective to true crime and horror's most disturbing figures
Our Mysterious Wild Card
Scary Carrie is our wild card contributor who uses this pen name because her day job as a grief counselor means she can't exactly have "and here's my article about human skin lampshades" come up during client Google searches. She brings a darkly witty perspective to true crime and horror's most disturbing figures, proving that the best way to process humanity's darkness is to write about it with a wink and a razor-sharp wit. Identity hidden, scalpel sharp.
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