“Horror is a critique of society – but you do it with zombies.” Shudder has unveiled the official trailer for a horror documentary film titled 1000 Women in Horror, an exciting look back at horror history and all of the women within it. This doc from Australia premiered at the 2025 Melbourne Film Festival last year, and also played at the Brooklyn Horror Film Festival in the fall. Shudder will release it for streaming starting in March later this month. Women pioneers revolutionized horror cinema through their groundbreaking work as directors, actors, and creators since 1895, leaving an indelible mark on the genre’s evolution. The film is a cinematic version of Alexandra Heller-Nicholas’ acclaimed book “1000 Women In Horror, 1895-2018“. A deep dive into how women pioneers revolutionized horror cinema. The doc includes interviews with Akela Cooper, Mary Harron, Cerise Howard, Kier-La Janisse, Nikyatu Jusu, Roseanne Liang, Annalise Lockhart, Sara Risher, Gigi Saul Guerrero, Kate Siegel, Jenn Wexler, Roxanne Benjamin & more. Catch it on Shudder. // Continue Reading ›
