1970s
The Last House on the Left (1972)
In this exploitation horror film, sexual assailants face deadly and graphic consequences for their actions.
Halloween (1978)
In this scene, Lynda is killed by Michael Meyers directly after sex with her boyfriend.
I Spit on Your Grave (1978)
Protagonist Jennifer seeks vengeance on her sexual assailants in this "rape and revenge" film.
1980s
Friday the 13th (1980)
In the opening scene of this horror classic, two teens are killed just before sex.
Friday the 13th Part II (1981)
A teenage couple is killed during sex.
Ms. 45 (1981)
Protagonist Thana seeks revenge after her rape in this exploitation thriller.
Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)
Sexually active Tina is the first victim in this classic slasher movie.
Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Meyers (1989)
A teenage couple is murdered while having sex in a barn.
1990s
Species (1995)
In this sci-fi horror movie, a man is lured to his death by the promise of sex.
Scream (1996)
Although "final girl" Sidney survives after sex, her sidekick Tatum does not share her fate.
Audition (1999)
In this Japanese horror film, Aoyama begins to fall in love with Asami, who has a history of sexual torture.
2000s
Cherry Falls (2000)
Subversion of the trope: the serial killer in this film targets virgins.
Wrong Turn (2003)
In this scene, college students engage in sexual activity and are later killed off.
Teeth (2007)
An adaptation of the Vagina Dentata myth.
Friday the 13th (2009)
This film heavily utilizes the "death by sex" trope. This scene illustrates lust within this friend group.
Jennifer's Body (2009)
A football player is lured to his death by the promise of sex.
Sorority Row (2009)
College students play a sexual prank that turns deadly.
2010s
The Cabin in the Woods (2011)
A mysterious ritual raises the libido of a college couple, who are attacked during sex.
A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night (2014)
A "Vampire Western" with a protagonist who preys on men that disrespect women.
It Follows (2014)
The mysterious killer in this movie is allegory for STDs.
2020s
X (2022)
A group who rents a house to shoot porn in is targeted by its owners.