The 13 Scariest Women in Film

Move over, Freddy and Jason! These characters prove that ladies have what it takes to strike fear in the hearts of audiences (14 Photos)

Donna Kaufman on May 13, 2011 at 1:04PM

59 chimes
  • 5 of 14

The 13 Scariest Women in Film

Columbia Pictures/ Courtesy Neal Peters Collection

    Loading slides...

9. Nancy in 'The Craft' (1996)



Fairuza Balk rose to early fame playing sweet little girls in films like The Best Christmas Pageant Ever and Return to Oz -- but she sure does sinister well. Balk single-handedly makes The Craft memorable with her crazy-eyed performance as vengeful teen witch Nancy.

Chime In
Which female movie character do you think is the scariest of all time?
Chime in now!