Good For Her: A Halloween Watchlist for Women Who've Had Enough
BY JENNIFER LEWIS
OCT 23, 2026
Okay, ladies. This one’s for you. Halloween is a sacred time for us. We get to experiment with fashion, drink our weight in pumpkin spice lattes, and hex the patriarchy. All that sounds exhausting, so I have curated the perfect horror watchlist for the nights that require rest while we still get to watch terrible men meet the consequences of their actions.
Horror allows women to be angry, messy, to fight back, and to be unapologetically themselves. Let’s take a look at five films, with five incredible women, who clearly understood the assignment.
Ready or Not (2019): For When His Family Is the Problem (And When Aren’t They?)
After marrying into her husband’s wealthy family, Grace spends the night with them to uphold the tradition of playing a game, choosing the inevitable Hide and Seek. I don’t know many women who would agree to spend time with the in-laws on their wedding night, but I suppose being hunted for sport is better than being broke. Chaos ensues, Grace fights back, and it’s worth a watch if you’ve ever dealt with an ex’s insufferable mother.
Where to stream: Netflix, fuboTV, YouTube TV, FXNow, Tubi, Amazon, Apple TV, and Fandango at Home.
A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night (2014): For When You Don’t Need a Man’s Protection
Just reading the title of this incredible film can make most women shiver. But trust me on this. The mysterious woman who appears in the dark streets of an Iranian ghost town needs no protection. In fact, it’s the men who encounter her who are the ones in trouble. This movie is perfect for anyone who’s ever wished a catcall could be someone’s last words.
Where to stream: Amazon, Apple TV, or Fandango at Home.
Ginger Snaps (2000): For When It’s That Time of the Month
As if getting your period isn’t bad enough, Ginger gets bitten by a werewolf that same night. Hard to argue which situation is worse. While her sister witnesses Ginger’s drastic transformation—body hair and mood swings alike—this coming-of-age story gives puberty the horror treatment it deserves. Ginger Snaps is perfect for someone who’s been asked if they were on their period and contemplated ripping their throats out.
Where to stream: Tubi, Plex, Prime Video, Peacock, Apple TV, and Fandango at Home.
The Love Witch (2016): For When You Realize the Perfect Man Doesn’t Exist
Elaine has killer style and makeup skills, but she’s not as lucky in love. So, like any woman with a dream, she takes matters into her own hands. Tapping into witchcraft, Elaine conducts an array of spells to find her soulmate, often ending in disastrous results. The Love Witch is the perfect option for the woman who ends up choosing herself and living happily ever after.
Where to stream: Tubi, Pluto TV, Plex, Peacock, Amazon, Apple TV, and Fandango at Home.
Nope (2022): For When You’re Done Being Underestimated
For sci-fi lovers, Nope delivers a threat you can’t outrun and a heroine who defies all odds. Emerald Haywood teams up with her brother to capture evidence of something terrifying above their family ranch. This movie is for the younger sisters who have been told to let their brothers handle any conflict but decided to take matters into their own hands anyway.
Where to stream: Netflix, Amazon, Apple TV, and Fandango at Home.
