February is “Women In Horror Recognition Month”

What would horror movies be without the women that make them great?  A bunch of axe wielding psychopaths aimlessly searching for victims, I suppose.  Imagine the movies you love without the “scream queens” you adore.  Pretty boring, right?

Women are thought to be exploited by the industry, helpless victims unaware of their victimization, yet some of the greatest films have been written and directed by these same “helpless victims”.  “American Psycho” has been hailed as one of the greatest horror films of all times, yet many have no idea it was directed by a woman, Mary Harron.  “Near Dark”, “Pet Sematary”, “Blood Diner”; all women directors.  And then there are the countless female actors who make these movies great.  Who can forget “The Descent”, with its female cast?  This movie was terrifying and action packed, and it shattered horror film stereotypes.

Its about time someone showed some recognition to the women that help make horror what it is today, so February is “Women In Horror Recognition Month”.

Click the link and support Women In Horror Month, brought to you by the lovely and talented Hannah Neurotica.  You should also check out her zine, “Ax Wound“, all about women in the horror genre.  Click the link and order a copy now!  You’ll be glad you did.