Heidi Honeycutt

Heidi Honeycutt is a film historian, journalist, and festival programmer specializing in horror cinema. She co-founded the Etheria Film Festival, a leading showcase for horror, sci-fi, fantasy, action, and thriller films directed by women. Her written work has appeared in prominent genre publications such as "Fangoria," "Famous Monsters of Filmland," and "Rue Morgue," as well as mainstream outlets like "Ms. Magazine" and "Moviemaker Magazine."

With a career spanning film criticism and festival curation, Honeycutt has established herself as an advocate for women in genre filmmaking. Her expertise in horror history and contemporary genre cinema informs both her programming decisions and her written analyses. She has contributed to multiple genre anthologies and reference books, offering insights into the evolution of horror and its cultural significance.
Non-Fiction Books
# Title Year
1 I Spit On Your Celluloid: The History of Women Directing Horror Movies 2024
Heidi Honeycutt Anthologies
# Title Year
1 Celluloid Ceiling: Women Film Directors Breaking Through 2014
2 Creepy Bitches: Essays On Horror From Women In Horror 2022