The Best Stalker Movies Where the Villain Is Female

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Vote up the best movies about female stalkers, whether they're harassing men, rivals, or even friends.

This list contains information on the best female stalker movies, ranked from best to worst by user votes. The best films about female stalkers come in many forms. Some good female stalker movies are about jilted lovers while other good films about female stalkers are about an obsession with an older man. Many of the best movies about stalkers find women stalking men.

What films will you find on this top female stalkers movies list? Fatal Attraction has to be near the top. After a married man has an affair his one-time mistress becomes obsessed with him and the idea of tearing down his perfect family life. Michael Douglas and Glenn Close star in this 1987 thriller. Single White Female is another good movie featuring a woman as a stalker.

Beyonce Knowles faces off against Ali Larter in the suspenseful stalker movie Obsessed. Other good female stalker films featured on this list include The Roommate, Misery, and Hand that Rocks the Cradle.

Do you have a favorite film about a female stalker? Take a look at this list and vote the best movies up to the No.1 position.

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  • Misery
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    James Caan, Kathy Bates, Frances Sternhagen
    236 votes
    • Released: 1990
    • Directed by: Rob Reiner

    Misery, a heart-stopping thriller, tells the tale of obsessive fan Annie Wilkes (Kathy Bates, who won an Academy Award for her portrayal) and her harrowing abduction of her favorite author, Paul Sheldon (James Caan). This adaptation of Stephen King's novel flawlessly showcases the sinister depths of Wilkes' dangerous fixation on Sheldon's fictional world. As the imprisoning snowstorm rages outside, Bates fleshes out a complexly layered psychopath—one that sends shivers down the audience's spine.

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  • Fatal Attraction
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    Michael Douglas, Glenn Close, Anne Archer
    197 votes
    • Released: 1987
    • Directed by: Adrian Lyne

    Fatal Attraction dives into the psychology of a tumultuous but short-lived affair between Dan Gallagher (Michael Douglas) and the enigmatic Alex Forrest (Glenn Close), all while exploiting the darkest corners of a scorned woman's vengeance. Glenn Close thrills as the terrifyingly relentless stalker, revealing an unsettling transformation into a vindictive predator. The movie, embraced by audiences and nominated for multiple Academy Awards, cautions against underestimating the consequences of infidelity.

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  • The Crush
    3
    Cary Elwes, Alicia Silverstone, Jennifer Rubin
    160 votes
    • Released: 1993
    • Directed by: Alan Shapiro

    The Crush introduces the startling performance of Alicia Silverstone as Darian, a cunning yet deranged teenager who develops a fatal infatuation with her older neighbor, Nick (Cary Elwes). Driven by her sinister and deceitful determination to covet him, the seductive Darian embarks on an escalating spiral of unbridled obsession. Unraveling passions collide with sinister intent, and a chilling revelation propels this unforgettable thriller into a classic female stalker experience.

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  • Single White Female
    4
    Bridget Fonda, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Steven Weber
    136 votes
    • Released: 1992
    • Directed by: Barbet Schroeder

    Single White Female follows the deceptive bond formed between New York City roommates Allie Jones (Bridget Fonda) and Hedy Carlson (Jennifer Jason Leigh), gradually unfolding a troubling obsession that leads to a chilling climax. Driven by the expert performance of Leigh, this psychological thriller dances expertly on the edge of hair-raising suspense. The character dynamics and poignant exploration of past traumas expose the disturbing lengths taken in search of belonging and the psychological effects of betrayal and manipulation.

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  • The Hand That Rocks the Cradle
    5
    Annabella Sciorra, Rebecca De Mornay, Matt McCoy
    129 votes
    • Released: 1992
    • Directed by: Curtis Hanson

    The Hand That Rocks the Cradle unveils the disturbing tale of a vengeful nanny, Peyton (Rebecca De Mornay), who infiltrates the life of Claire (Annabella Sciorra) and her family, determined to satisfy her sinister ulterior motives. Balancing cunning and charm, this electrifying thriller keeps audiences on edge with Peyton's sensitive portrayal of a woman's deranged descent into madness. Underneath the veil of maternal instinct, an insidious plan surfaces that threatens to shatter the family's idyllic life.

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  • Ma
    6
    Octavia Spencer, Diana Silvers, Juliette Lewis
    6 votes
    • Released: 2019
    • Directed by: Tate Taylor

    Ma embraces a thrilling combination of horror and dark comedy, featuring the remarkable Octavia Spencer as Sue Ann "Ma," a seemingly kind middle-aged woman who befriends a group of teens, only to unveil her sinister intentions with a cruel game of revenge. Fueled by her deeply rooted obsession with the adolescent world, Ma's brew of psychological torment and spine-chilling manipulation promises horrifying twists till the jaw-dropping finale. A thrilling exploration of adolescence, loneliness, and vengeance, this movie keeps its viewers captivated from start to finish.

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