Sick Girl
A shy entomologist named Ida—whose girlfriend has left her, due to her interest in insects—develops a crush on a strange girl, Misty. After Ida receives a mysterious insect in the mail, the two women spend the night together, and Ida awakens to find that Misty has stumbled upon her insect collection and has a great interest in them herself.
Why it matters
A quietly unsettling blend of body horror and tender queer romance that explores obsession through the lens of entomology.
- Lucky McKee refines his signature "weird girl" motif with a tighter, moodier focus than May, balancing unsettling transformation with emotional vulnerability.
- Erin Brown’s performance defies her detractors, delivering a nuanced portrayal that anchors the film’s eerie intimacy.
- Practical insect effects and subtle body horror moments evoke classic Cronenbergian unease without spectacle overtaking character.
- Ideal for fans of arthouse horror and queer narratives who appreciate atmosphere over jump scares.
Director
8 horror films in catalog
Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
14
Slow Burn
66
Psychological
71
Supernatural
0
Creature
73
Disturbing
50
Fun Factor
0
Cerebral
43
Survival
33
Body Horror
