25 Incredibly Well-Made Horror Films Directed By Women
19. Marina Sargenti - Mirror Mirror (1990)
A mirror normally provides nonjudgmental feedback to those who look upon its surface. Whether it be a causal glance or a more focused glare, the mirror doesnt lie. On the other hand, if, say, the mirrored surface, the one that just happens to be creepily sitting in the corner of your newly acquired bedroom, is the gateway to a demonic netherworld, the reflections it furnishes may not be the most trustworthy. Marina Sargenti's Mirror Mirror follows a shy teenage girl named Megan (Rainbow Harvest) who moves to a new town with her widowed mother (Karen Black) and quickly becomes the most unpopular girl in high school. But when she starts to communicate with a mysterious mirror, her tormentors begin to meet with a horrifying series of accidents. Needless to say, it's not a coincidence. Mirror Mirror is a fun and harmless horror flick. Its not going to win anyone over on scares or gore, but if you want to discover a forgotten gem from an often overlooked era of horror history, Mirror Mirror is a recommended watch.
Jesse Gumbarge is editor and chief blogger at JarvisCity.com - He loves old-school horror films and starting pointless debates. You can reach out at: JesseGumbarge@JarvisCity.com
