10+ Best Dark Feminine Movies and TV Shows on Netflix and Other Streaming Platforms

From cunning anti-heroines to characters tormented by rage and lust, here are the best streaming options showcasing the multifaceted strength of women who walk the road less traveled. Grab your metaphorical black lipstick and prepare to get immersed in compelling stories that will leave you wanting more.

Cinematography and dark feminine energy

Cinematography can be a powerful tool in exploring dark feminine themes. Through sharp contrasts of light and shadow, camerawork that captures the female form in unconventional ways, and a color palette rich in blues, purples, and crimsons, filmmakers can create a sense of mystery and danger surrounding their female characters. This visual language draws on historical tropes of the dark woman, which dates back to mythology and challenged traditional notions of femininity.

• The Killing of a Sacred Deer (Hulu)

Directed by Yorgos Lanthimos, this psychological thriller stars Nicole Kidman as a surgeon whose life is turned upside down by the arrival of a teenage boy.

• Jennifer’s Body (Amazon Prime)

This horror-comedy with a feminist twist isn’t your typical teen slasher movie. Megan Fox plays Jennifer, a cheerleader who becomes possessed and transforms into a boy-devouring succubus. Her clumsy but loyal best friend Needy (Amanda Seyfried) must step up and put a stop to Jennifer’s reign of terror before she becomes her next victim.

• Thelma & Louise (Amazon Prime/Apple TV)

This Australian horror film stars Emily Mortimer and Robyn Nevin as a daughter and an aging mother who confront a dark family secret.

This erotic thriller delves into a web of deception and manipulation. Julianne Moore plays Catherine, a suspicious wife who hires the seductive escort Chloe (Amanda Seyfried) to test her husband’s (Liam Neeson) chastity. As Chloe spins her web of lies, the line between reality and fantasy becomes blurred for all three characters, leading to shocking revelations and dangerous consequences.

Tatiana Maslany gives a phenomenal performance in this sci-fi thriller as a woman who discovers she’s a clone and uncovers a vast conspiracy.

Amy Adams plays a troubled reporter who returns to her hometown to investigate the disappearance of a group of girls.

Sandra Bullock leads a group of children on a blindfolded journey down a dangerous river while being chased by an invisible monster.

Charlize Theron delivers a powerful performance as real-life serial killer Aileen Wuornos, who preyed on men while working as a prostitute, and this film explores the despair and darkness that can lead someone down a terrible path.

Euphoria is willing to tackle dark themes. The teen drama series follows Rue Bennett (Zendaya) as she recovers from drug addiction and navigates the dangerous world of high school. The show explores the complexities of addiction, trauma, sex, violence, and social media with raw, unflinching honesty.

Morfydd Clark plays a devout hospice nurse obsessed with saving souls, blurring the line between faith and fanaticism, in this psychological horror that explores themes of female empowerment, religious fanaticism and the dark side of good intentions.

This action-packed sci-fi Western subverts classic hero tropes. Melonie Diaz stars as Wynonna Earp, a descendant of a legendary gunslinger on a mission to send the Devil back to Hell. It explores themes of female heritage, rebelling against stereotypes and embracing the dark side of femininity.

• Penny Dreadful (Showtime)

Summary…

Well, that’s it for today! Enjoy these movies, but look deeper than just the story. These dark feminine masterpieces offer fresh and complex explorations of femininity. The next time you feel like watching a show or movie that goes beyond stereotypes, revisit this list and delve deeper into the fascinating world of dark feminine portrayals.