Horror has always pushed boundaries—but the role of women in horror, especially behind the camera, remains limited, shaping whose stories get told.
Michelle Garza Cervera is part of that shift.
Her breakout film Huesera: The Bone Woman expands what horror can explore, bringing new perspectives into a genre that has historically lacked them. When more voices are included, storytelling becomes more authentic—and more impactful.
At the Geena Davis Institute, we see this consistently: representation on screen influences what audiences believe is possible.
Garza’s work is already resonating with a new generation of creators imagining themselves in spaces they haven’t always seen themselves reflected.