Scream queen

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A scream queen is an actress who has become associated with horror films, either through an appearance in a notable entry in the genre as a frequent victim or through constant appearances as the female protagonist. Fay Wray is noted as the first scream queen while Jamie Lee Curtis is noted as a woman who helped revive the scream queen title with her performance in the popular slasher film Halloween.

Definition

The term "scream queen" is more specifically used to refer to the "attractive young damsels-in-distress" characters that have appeared in a number of films in the horror genre. Lloyd Kaufman, co-founder of Troma Entertainment, noted that being a scream queen is "more than just crying and having ketchup thrown on you. You not only have to be attractive, but you also have to have a big brain. You have to be frightened, you have to be sad, you have to be romantic." Ryan Stewart, of cinematical.com, has described a scream queen as someone who has "given an impactful, memorable performance in a horror film". Debbie Rochon, often described as a scream queen herself, wrote in an article originally published in GC Magazine that "a true Scream Queen isn't The Perfect Woman. She's sexy, seductive, but most importantly 'attainable' to the average guy. Or so it would seem."

History

The use of women in horror films dates back to the silent film era, with films such as The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (1920) and Nosferatu (1922). George Feltenstein, film historian and senior vice president of theatrical catalog marketing at Warner Home Video, states, "Women screaming in terror has been a Hollywood mainstay — even when films were silent". However, Fay Wray of King Kong (1933) is arguably the first notable scream queen. Wray had also appeared in a number of other horror films previous to King Kong, and eventually took her career to England to escape the title, stating "I don't like it at all...being called Scream Queen." Following Wray, in the 1930s, Elsa Lanchester in Bride of Frankenstein (1935) and Gloria Stuart in The Invisible Man (1933) were also considered scream queens.

In the 1940s, filmmakers "wanted stories to take them out of reality and reveal an image far more in control", creating noir films and featuring such actresses as Hillary Brooke, who appeared in Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1941) and Sherlock Holmes and the Voice of Terror (1942). Simone Simon was a notable actresses of the decade.

The 1960 film Psycho placed Janet Leigh as a prominent scream queen who had begun the change into the modern horror protagonist. In this film era, B movies remained popular at drive-in theaters, and Psycho had been a part of the larger exploitation boom in the genre. This decade also brought the Grande Dame Guignol genre into theatres after the huge succes of 1962's Whatever Happened to Baby Jane? starring Joan Crawford and Bette Davis. The two were prominemt stars of the genre and many other ageing Hollywood actresses starred in these films, wich last until the mid-70's.

In 1978, Jamie Lee Curtis, daughter of Janet Leigh, had her first film role in Halloween. Portraying Laurie Strode, Curtis established herself as the "ultimate 'scream queen'" and was even referenced as such in the horror film Scream (1996). Curtis went on to star in several other horror films and Halloween sequels, and continues to act, broadening her range outside the specific genre.

The success of Halloween, as well as what could be considered the first slasher film, Black Christmas (1974), helped popularize the slasher film genre. Many of the scream queen actresses of these films were required to perform nude scenes. Sybil Danning in Chained Heat (1983), Michelle Bauer in Demonwarp (1987), and Brinke Stevens in Bad Girls from Mars (1989) are examples.

During the 1990s, Debbie Rochon starred in dozens of Troma Production horror films and was voted by Draculina magazine as its "Scream Queen of the Decade". Neve Campbell also began her career in horror with The Craft (1996), and later went on to star as Sidney Prescott in the Scream series of horror films. Sarah Michelle Gellar, despite her start in television as the title character in the show Buffy the Vampire Slayer, went on to appear in other horror films during the decade, including I Know What You Did Last Summer (1997) and Scream 2 (1997). Both actresses are considered scream queens, and Gellar continues to star in horror films.

Ryan Stewart cited Cassandra Magrath and Kestie Morassi as prime examples of modern scream queens for their roles in Wolf Creek (2005). 2006 saw Kate Beckinsale earn the award for "Best Scream Queen" at the Scream Awards for her role in Underworld: Evolution (2006). In 2007, USA Today published an article listing its opinion of who qualified as a modern scream queens; the list included Sheri Moon Zombie, Jaimie Alexander, Andrea Bogart, Mercedes McNab, Tiffany Shepis, and Cerina Vincent.

Other examples of scream queens include Linnea Quigley in Return of the Living Dead, Alexandra Delli Colli in Zombie Holocaust , Sandra Knight in Blood Bath, Beverly Garland in The Alligator People, Camille Keaton in I Spit On Your Grave, Marilyn Burns in The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, and Felissa Rose in Sleepaway Camp.

Prominent American scream queens

Actress	Films
Jamie Lee Curtis	Halloween (1978, as Laurie Strode), The Fog (1980, as Elizabeth), Prom Night (1980 film, as Kim Hammond), Terror Train (1980, as Alana Maxwell), Roadgames (1981), Halloween II (1981, as Laurie Strode), Halloween H20: 20 Years Later (1998, as Laurie Strode and Keri Tate), Virus (1999, as Kit Foster), Halloween: Resurrection (2002, as Laurie Strode)
Janet Leigh	Psycho (1960, as Marion Crane), Night of the Lepus (1972), The Fog (1980, Kathy Williams), Halloween H20: 20 Years Later (1998, Norma)
Sarah Michelle Gellar	I Know What You Did Last Summer (1997, as Helen Shivers), Scream 2 (1997, as Casey "Cici" Cooper), The Grudge (2004, as Karen Davis), The Grudge 2 (2006, as Karen Davis), The Return (2006, as Joanna), Possession (2009)
Adrienne Barbeau	The Darker Side of Terror (1979), The Fog (1980, as Stevie Wayne), Swamp Thing (1982, as Alice Cable), Creepshow (1982, as Wilma Northrup), Open House (1987), Two Evil Eyes (1991), Burial of the Rats (1995), The Convent (2000), Ring of Darkness (2004), Unholy (2007)
Scout Taylor-Compton	Wicked Little Things (2007), Halloween (2007, as Laurie Strode), April Fool's Day (2008), Obsessed (2009), Halloween II (2009, as Laurie Strode), Murder World (2010)
Mary Elizabeth Winstead	Monster Island (2004), The Ring Two (2005), Final Destination 3 (2006, as Wendy Christensen), Black Christmas (2006, as Heather Fitzgerald), Grindhouse: Death Proof (2007, as Lee), The Thing (2010, as Kate Llyod)
Sheri Moon	House of 1000 Corpses (2003), Toolbox Murders (2004), The Devil's Rejects (2005, as Baby), Grindhouse: Werewolf Women of the SS (2007), Halloween (2007, as Deborah Myers), Halloween II (2009, as Deborah Myers), The Haunted World of El Superbeasto (2009, as Suzy X's voice)
Shawnee Smith	The Blob (1988, as Meg Penny), Saw (2004, as Amanda Young), Saw II (2005, as Amanda Young), Saw III (2006, as Amanda Young), Saw IV (2007, as a corpsed Amanda Young), Slaughter (2008), Saw V (2008, as a corpsed Amanda Young), The Grudge 3 (2009), Saw VI (2009, as Amanda Young)
Neve Campbell	The Dark (1994), The Craft (1996), Scream (1996, as Sidney Prescott), Scream 2 (1997, as Sidney Prescott), Wild Things (1998, as Suzie Marie Toller), Scream 3 (2000, as Sidney Prescott), Scream 4 (2010, as Sidney Prescott)
Christina Ricci	Sleepy Hollow (1999, as Katrina van Tassel), Bless The Child (2000), The Gathering (2002), Cursed (2005, as Ellie Myers), After.Life (2009)
Cassandra Peterson	Elvira, Mistress of the Dark (1988, as Elvira / Morgana Talbot), Pledge Night (1990, as Party Girl), Superstition (1997, as Elvira), Elvira's Haunted Hills (2001, as Elvira, Mistress of the Dark / Lady Elura Hellsubus), Zombie Killer (2008, as Elvira's voice), The Scream (2009, as Elvira), The Haunted World of El Superbeasto (2009, as Amber's voice), All About Evil (2010, as Linda)
Heather Langenkamp	A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984, as Nancy Thompson), A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors (1987, as Nancy Thompson), Wes Craven's New Nightmare (1994, as herself), Freddy vs Jason (2003, uncredited)
Tippi Hedren	The Birds (1963, as Melanie Daniels), Marnie (1964, as Marnie Edgar), In the Cold of the Night (1990, as Clara), The Birds II: Land's End (1994, as Helen), The Darklings (1999, as Martha Jackson), Searching for Haizmann (2003, as Dr. Michelle Labner), Dark Wolf (2003, as Mary), House of Good an Evil (2010, as Mrs. Anderson)
Erica Leerhsen	Book of Shadows: Blair Witch 2 (2000), The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2003, as Pepper), Wrong Turn 2: Dead End (2007, as Nina Papas), Living Hell (2008), Lonely Joe (2009), Slaughter (2009), The Message (2009), Shiver (2009), The Fury (2009)
Danielle Harris	Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers (1988, as Jamie Lloyd), Halloween 5 (1989, as Jamie Lloyd), Urban Legend (1998, as Tosh Guaneri), Halloween (2007, as Annie Brackett), Left for Dead (2007, as Nancy), The Black Waters of Echo's Pond (2009, as Kathy), Halloween II (2009, as Annie Brackett), Blood Night (2009, as Alyssa), Stake Land (2010, as Belle), Cheerleaders Must Die! (2010, as Tammi), Hatchet 2 (2010, as Marybeth), Night of the Living Dead: Origins (2011, as Barbara)
Crystal Lowe	Sanctimony (2000, as Virginia), Children of the Corn: Revelation (2001, as Tiffany), Insomnia (2002, as Kay Connell), Thralls (2004, as Tanya), Final Destination 3 (2006, as Ashlyn Halperin), Snakes on a Plane (2006, as Autograph Girl), Black Christmas (2006, as Lauren Hannon), Wrong Turn 2: Dead End (2007, as Elena), Yeti: Curse of the Snow Demon (2008, as Ashley)
Fay Wray	Doctor X (1932), The Vampire Bat (1933), Mystery of the Wax Museum (1933), King Kong (1933, as Ann)
Bette Davis	What Ever Happened to Baby Jane (1962, as Jane Hudson), Hush...Hush, Sweet Charlotte (1964, as Charlotte), Dead Ringer (1964, as Margaret DeLorca/Edith Phillips), The Nanny (1965, as Nanny), Scream, Pretty Peggy (1973, as Mrs. Elliot), Burnt Offerings (1976, as Aunt Elizabeth), The Dark Secret of Harvest House (1978, as Widow Fortune), Death on the Nile (1978, as Marie Van Schuyler), The Watcher in the Woods (1980, as Mrs. Aylwood), Murder with Mirrors (1985, as Carrie Louise Serrocold), Wicked Stepmother (1989, as Miranda Pierpoint)
Joan Crawford	The Unknown (1927, as Nanon Zanzi), A Woman's Face (1941, as Anna Holm), Possessed (1947, as Louise Howell), Sudden Fear (1952, as Myra Hudson), Female on the Beach (1955, as Lynn Markham), What Ever Happened to Baby Jane (1962, as Blanche Hudson), Strait-Jacket (1964, as Lucy Harbin), Hush...Hush, Sweet Charlotte (1964, uncredited, as Miriam), I Saw What You Did (1965, as Amy Nelson), Berserk! (1967, as Monica Rivers), Journey to the Unknown (1969, as Host), Night Gallery (1969, as Miss Menlo), Trog (1970, as Dr. Brockton)
Marilyn Burns	The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974, as Sally Hardesty), Helter Skelter (1976), Eaten Alive (1977), Kiss Daddy Goodbye (1981), Future-Kill (1985), Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Next Generation (1994, uncredited)
Elsa Lanchester	Bride of Frankenstein (1935, as Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley), The Ghost Goes West (1935, as Miss Shepperton), The Spiral Staircase (1945, as Mrs. Oates), Willard (1971, as Henrietta Stiles), Terror in the Wax Museum (1973, as Julia Hawthorn), Arnold (1973, as Hester)
Evelyn Ankers	Hold That Ghost (1941), The Wolf Man (1941), The Ghost of Frankenstein (1942), Captive Wild Woman (1943), Son of Dracula (1943), The Mad Ghoul (1943), Jungle Woman (1944), Weird Woman (1944), The Invisible Man's Revenge (1944), The Frozen Ghost (1945)
Vera Miles	Psycho (1960, as Lila Crane), The Unknown (1964, as Kassia Paine), The Spirit Is Willing (1967, as Kate Powell), Journey to the Unknown (1969, as June Wiley), The Strange and Deadly Occurrence (1974, as Christine Rhodes), Psycho II (1983, as Lila Loomis-Crane), The Initiation (1984, as Frances Fairchild)
Dee Wallace	The Stepford Wives (1975, as Nettie), The Hills Have Eyes (1977, as Lynne Wood), The Howling (1981, as Karen White), Cujo (1983, as Donna Trenton), Critters (1986, as Helen Brown), I'm Dangerous Tonight (1990, as Wanda Thatcher), Popcorn (1991, as Suzanne), Alligator II: The Mutation (1991, as Christine Hodges), The Frighteners (1996, as Patricia Ann Bradley), Black Circle Boys (1997, as Barbara Sullivan), Skeletons (1997, as Heather Crane), Killer Instinct (2001, as Sarah Fairchild), Dead End Road (2004, as Mrs. Makepiece), Boo (2005, as Nurse Russell), Scar (2005, as Isabella), Headspace (2005, as Dr. Denise Bell), Voodoo Moon (2005, as Mary Ann), Abominable (2006, as Ethel Hoss), The Plague (2006, as Nora), J-ok'el (2007, as Helen Moret), Halloween (2007, as Cynthia Strode), Little Red Devil (2008, as Mother), The House of the Devil (2009, as Landlady), Raven (2009, as LuAnne), The Haunted World of El Superbeasto (2009, as Trixie's voice), The Rain (2009, as Jean Applebe), Sebastian (2010, as Barbara Sample)
Ellie Cornell	Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers (1988, as Rachel Carruthers), Halloween 5 (1989, as Rachel Carruthers), House of the Dead (2003, as Jordan Casper), All Souls Day: Dia de los Muertos (2005, as Sarah White), House of the Dead 2 (2005, as Jordan Casper), The Darkroom (2006, as Dr. Allen), The Thirst (2006, as Nurse Linda), Room 6 (2006, as Sarah), Dead & Deader (2006, as Dr. Adams)
Ashley Laurence	Hellraiser (1987, as Kirsty Cotton), Hellbound: Hellraiser II (1988, as Kirsty Cotton), Mikey (1992, as Shawn Gilder), Lurking Fear (1994, as Cathryn Farrell), Warlock III: The End of Innocence (1999, as Kris Miller), Hellraiser: Hellseek (2002, as Kirsty Cotton), Lighting Bug (2004, as Jenny Graver), Chill (2007, as Maria), Memories of Murder (2010, as Claire Pruitt), Bump (2010, as Elaine)
Lilith Stabs	Vampire Call Girls (1998, as Roxy), Cremains (2001, as Necromancer), Deadly Stingers (2003, as T.J.), Zombiegeddon (2003, as Ali), Severe Injures (2003, as Holly), Malefic (2003, as Lace), Silent Vegeance (2007, as Alexandra Chandler), Evil on Queen Street (2008, as Linda), Into the Woods (2008, as Victim), Demon Divas and the Lanes Damnation (2009, as Babs / Babd), Indestructible (2009, as Alex Thompson)
Raine Brown	Nightmare on Shallow Point (2000, as Judy), Horror (2002, as Amanda), Satan's Playground (2005, as Prostitute), Aunt Rose (2005, as Toni), Woods of Evil (2005, as Sonia), Vindication (2006, as Mary), Under Surveillance (2006, as Tracy), Plasterhead (2006, as Audra), Barricade (2007, as Nina), 100 Tears (2007, as Christine Greaston), Pink Eye (2008, as Nikki), Darkness Surrounds Roberta (2008, as Dora Miller), Angel's Blade (2008, as Faith), Timo Rose's Beast (2009, as Amy), Psycho Street (2009, as Nurse Amber Love Joy - Aubrie Harris), Psycho Holocaust' (2009, as Talina), Insatiable (2009, as Infinity), I Heart U (2009, as Liz Fletcher), Gallery of Fear (2009, as Sylvia Moffat), Don't Look in the Basement! (2009, as Harriet), Braincell (2009, as Hannah), Bind (2009, as Summer), Sculpture (2009, as Ashley Steele), Experiment 7 (2009, as Dr. Holly Croft), The Ascension (2010, as Faith), Game Over (2010, as Melody), As Night Falls (2010, as Stephanie)
Drew Barrymore	Altered States (1980, as Margaret Jessup), Firestarter (1984, as Charlie McGee), Cat's Eye (1985, as Our Girl / Amanda), Far from Home (1989, as Joleen Cox), Waxwork II: Lost in Time (1992, as Vampire Victim #1), Doppelganger (1993, as Holly Gooding), The Amy Fisher Story (1993, as Amy Fisher), No Place to Hide (1993, as Tinsel Hanley), Scream (1996, as Casey Becker), Donnie Darko (2001, as Karen Pomeroy)

Other scream queens

Actress	Films
Clea Duvall	Little Witches (1996), The Faculty (1998, as Stokely Mitchell), Ghosts of Mars (2001), How to Make a Monster (2001), Identity (2003), Helter Skelter (2004), The Grudge (2004), Zodiac (2006), Anamorph (2007), Passengers (2008), The Killing Room (2009)
Brittany Murphy	The Prophecy II (1998), Cherry Falls (2000), Don't Say a Word (2001), Sin City (2005), The Dead Girl (2006), Deadline (2009), Abandoned (2010)
Melissa George	Mulholland Drive (2001), The Amityville Horror (2005, as Kathy Lutz), Derailed (2005), Turistas (2006), WΔZ (2007), 30 Days of Night (2007, as Stella), Triangle (2009)
Andrea Bogart	Dark Wolf (2003, as Stacey), Greed (2006, as Ashley), Dark Ride (2006, as Jen), Something's Wrong in Kansas (2008, as Dominique), Nine Tales: The Movie (2008, as Cindy)
Daria Nicolodi	Profondo rosso (1975, as Gianna Brezzi), Suspiria (1977, uncredited, as Woman at airport), Shock (1977, as Dora Baldini), Inferno (1980, as Elise Stallone Van Adler), Tenebre (1982, as Anne), Phenomena (1985, as Frau Brückner), Le foto di Gioia (1987, as Evelyn), Opera (1987, as Mira), Il gioko (1989, as Preside), Paganini Horror (1989, as Sylvia Hackett), La terza madre (2007, as Elisa Mandy)
Nancy Allen	Forced Entry (1975), Carrie (1976, as Chris Hargensen), Dressed to Kill (1980), Poltergeist III (1988, as Patricia Gardner), Children of the Corn 666: Isaac's Return (1999, as Rachel)
Hillary Brooke	Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1941,uncredited, as Mrs. Arnold), Calling Dr. Gillespie (1942,uncredited, as Mrs. Brown), Sherlock Holmes and the Voice of Terror (1942,uncredited, as Jill Grandis), Sherlock Holmes Faces Death (1943, as Sally Musgrave), The Woman in Green (1945, as Lydia), The Strange Woman (1946, as Meg Saladine), Invaders from Mars (1953, as Mary MacLean), The Maze (1953, as Peggy Lord), The Man Who Knew Too Much (1956, as Jan Peterson)
P.J. Soles	Carrie (1976, as Norma Watson), The Possessed (1977, as Marty), Halloween (1978, as Lynda van der Klok), Innocent Prey (1984, as Cathy Wills), B.O.R.N. (1988, as Liz), Uncle Sam (1997, as Madge Cronin),Mirror, Mirror IV: Reflection (2000, as Annika's Mom), The Devil's Rejects (2005, as Susan), Death by Engagement (2005, as Mrs. Starkington), The Tooth Fairy (2006, as Mrs. MacDonald), Prank (2008, as Marianne), Alone in the Dark II (2008, as Martha), Beg (2009, as Eva Fox), Eternal (2010, as Lucinda)
Carol Kane	The Mafu Cage (1978, as Cissy), When a Stranger Calls (1979, as Jill Johnson), Pandemonium (1982, as Candy), Transylvania 6-5000 (1985, as Lupi), When a Stranger Calls Back (1993, as Jill Johnson), Office Killer (1997, as Dorine Douglas)
CCH Pounder	Psycho IV: The Beginning (1990, as Fran Ambrose), Tales from the Crypt: Demon Knight (1995, as Irene), Things That Go Bump (1997, as Harriet Napolean), House of Frankenstein (1997, as Dr. Shauna Kendall), End of Days (1999, as Detective Margie Francis), Orphan (2009, as Sister Abigail)
Leslie Culton	Hookers in a Haunted House (1999, as Alex), Drainiac! (2000, as End Credits Spirit), Hellgate: The House That Screamed 2 (2001, as She-Demon), Dweller (2002, as Hiker), Blood Sisters: Vamps 2 (2002, as Nikki), NightThirst (2002, as Victim), WildCat (2007, as Professor Joan Benson), Splatter Beach (2007, as Shower Girl)
Betsy Rue	My Bloody Valentine (2009, as Irene), Halloween II (2009, as Jazlean Benny), Hallow Pointe (2010, as Tracy), Cowboys from Hell 3D (2010, as Katie), Groupie (2010, as Nikki), Sebastian (2010, as Carly Roebuck)
Arielle Kebbel	Reeker (2005, as Cookie), The Grudge 2 (2006, as Allison Flemming), Freakdog (2008, as Catherine Thomas), The Uninvited (2009, as Alex Ivers)
Amber Tamblyn	The Ring (2002 as, Katie Embry), The Grudge 2 (2006, as Aubrey Davis), Blackout (2007, as Claudia),
Sophia Bush	Stay Alive (2006, as October Bantum), The Hitcher (2007, as Grace Andrews),
Christy Carlson Romano	Wolvesbayne (2009, as Alex Layton), Suicide Dolls (2010, as Amber), Mirrors 2 (2010, as Jenna McCarty)
Mischa Barton	The Sixth Sense (1999, as Kyra Collins), Paranoid (2000, as Theresa), Walled In (2009, as Sam Walczak), Homecoming (2009, as Shelby),
America Olivo	The Thirst: Blood War (2008, as Amelia), Circle (2009, as Britt), Friday the 13th (2009, as Amanda), Neighbour (2009, as The Girl), The Last Resort (2009, as Sophia)
Denise Crosby	Pet Sematary (1989, as Rachel Creed), Dolly Dearest (1991, as Marilyn Wade), Relative Fear (1994, as Connie Madison), Mutant Species (1995, as Carol-Anne), The Legend of the Phantom Rider (2002, as Sarah Jenkins), Mortuary (2005, as Leslie Doyle), Born (2007, as Catherine)
Thora Birch	Hocus Pocus (1993, as Dani), The Hole (2001, as Liz Dunn), Dark Corners (2006, as Karen Clarke / Susan Hamilton), Train (2008, as Alex), Deadline (2009, as Lucy Woods),
Daveigh Chase	Donnie Darko (2001, as Samantha Darko),The Rats (2002, as Amy Costello), The Ring (2002, as Samara Morgan), Haunted Lighthouse (2003, as Annabel), The Ring Two (2005, as Samara Morgan), S. Darko (2009, as Samantha Darko)
Briana Evigan	House of the Damned (1996, as Aubrey South), S. Darko (2009, as Corey), Sorority Row (2009, as Cassidy Tappan), Mother's Day (2010, as Anette Langston)
Jenny Agutter	Equus (1977, as Jill Mason), Dominique (1978, as Ann Ballard), The Survivor (1981, as Hobbs), An American Werewolf in London (1981, as Nurse Alex Price), Dark Tower (1987, as Carolyn Page), Child's Play 2 (1990, as Joanne Simpson)
Haylie Duff	Nightmare (2007, as Molly Duggan), Backwoods (2008, as Lee), My Nanny's Secret (2009, as Claudia), Fear Island (2009, as Jenna)
Amanda Seyfried	Solstice (2008, as Zoe), Jennifer's Body (2009, as Needy), Chloe (2010, as Chloe)
Lisa Wilcox	A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master (1988, as Alice Johnson), A Nightmare on Elm Street: The Dream Child (1989, uncredited, as Alice Johnson), Watchers Reborn (1998, as Grace), Dead Country (2008, as Herself), Savage (2009, as Ellen Fremont), Imago (2010, as Christine)
Kathleen Kinmont	Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers (1988, as Kelly Meeker), Rush Week (1989, as Julie Ann McGuffin), Bride of Re-Animator (1990, as Gloria), Stormwept (1995, as Missy), Deads of Night (1996, as Katherine), Prank (2008, as Kat), Monsterpiece Theatre Volume 1 (2009, as Lily Stevens), Haunting Kira (2010, as Ruby)
Meagan Good	Venom (2005, as Cece), One Missed Call (2008, as Shelley Baum), Saw V (2008, as Luba Gibbs), The Unborn (2009, as Romy)
Eliza Dushku	Soul Survivors (2001, as Annabel), Wrong Turn (2003, as Jessie Burlingame), The Thacker Case (2008, as Monica Wright), The Alphabet Killer (2008, as Megan Paige), Open Graves (2009, as Erica), Locked In (2010, as Renne)
Daniella Alonso	Hood of Horror (2006, as Posie Santana), The Hills Have Eyes 2 (2007, as Missy Martinez), Wrong Turn 2: Dead End (2007, as Amber), The Midnight Man (2008, ), The Collector (2009, as Lisa)
Rose McGowan	Scream (1996, as Tatum Riley), Devil in the Flesh (1998, as Debbie Strong), Phantoms (1998), Planet Terror (2007, as Cherry Darling), Death Proof (2007, as Cherry Darling)
Sasha Graham	Addicted to Murder (1995, as Angie), The Vicious Sweet (1997, as Tyler Phenix), Gut-Pile (1997, as Deputy), Bloodletting (1997, as Patti), Psycho Sisters (1998, as Nurse), Creaturealm: From the Dead (1998, as Amy), Addicted to Murder: Tainted Blood (1998, as Angie), Rage of the Werewolf (1999, as Gina), Crimson Nights (1999, as Cynthia), Blood of the Werewolf (2001, as Charlene)
Chelan Simmons	It (1990, as Laurie Ann), Carrie (2002, as Helen Shyres), Monster Island (2004, as Jen), Snakehead Terror (2004, as Amber James), Chupacabra Terror (2005, as Jenny), Final Destination 3 (2006, as Ashley Freund), Wind Chill (2007, as Blonde Girl), Malibu Shark Attack (2009, as Jenny)
Pam Grier	The Twilight People (1973, as Ayessa), Scream Blacula Scream (1973, as Lisa), Something Wicked This Way Comes (1983, as Dust Witch), The Vindicator (1986, as Hunter), Class of 1999 (1990, as Ms. Connors), Ghosts of Mars (2001, as Helena Braddock), Bones (2001, as Pearl), The Invited (2010, as Zelda)
Amber Heard	Side FX (2005, as Shay), All the Boys Love Mandy Lane (2008, as Mandy Lane), The Stepfather (2009, as Kelly), Zombieland (2009, as 406), The Ward (2010, as kristen), And Soon the Darkness (2010, as Stephanie)
Ali Larter	House on Haunted Hill (1999, as Sara Wolfe), Final Destination (2000, as Clear Rivers), Final Destination 2 (2003, as Clear Rivers), Resident Evil: Extinction (2007), Obsessed (2009 as Lisa), Resident Evil: Afterlife (2011)
Ashley Greene	Otis (2008, as Kim #4), Twilight (2008, as Alice Cullen), Summer's Blood (2009, as Summer Matthews), New Moon (2009, as Alice Cullen), The Apparition (2010, as Kelly), The Twilight Saga: Eclipse (2010, as Alice Cullen), The Twilght Saga: Breaking Dawn (2011, as Alice Cullen)
Jessica Stroup	Vampire Bats (2005), Pray for Morning (2006, as Ashley), Left in Darkness (2006), The Hills Have Eyes 2 (2007, as Amber Johnson), Prom Night (2008), Homecoming (2009)
Katie Cassidy	When a Stranger Calls (2006, as Tiffany), The Lost (2006, as Dee Dee), Black Christmas (2006, as Kelli Presley), A Nightmare on Elm Street (2010, as Kris)
Patricia Arquette	A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors (1987, as Kristen Parker), Lost Highway (1997, as Renee Madison/ Alice Wakefield), Nightwatch (1997, as Katherine), Stigmata (1999, as Frankie Paige)
Isabelle Stephen	Vampire Sisters (2004, as Juliet LaPore), Tales from the Crapper (2004, as Vampire Lesbian Art Student), Sins of the Father (2004, as Isabelle), Kill the Scream Queen (2004, as Fear Victim), After Midnight (2005, as The Model), She-Demons of the Black Sun (2006, as Isabelle), Rise of the Ghosts (2007, as Ghost), Countess Bathoria's Graveyard Picture Show (2007, as Kate), Contagio (2009, as Iris), Post Mortem, America 2021 (2010, as Maggie)
Mercedes McNab	Hatchet (2007, as Misty), Dark Reel (2007, as Tara Leslie), XII (2007, as Vicki ), Medium Raw (2010, as Gillian Garvey)
Jennifer Tilly	Remote Control (1988, as Allegra James), High Spirits (1988, as Miranda), Far from Home (1989, as Amy), Embrace of the Vampire (1995, as Marika), Bride of Chucky (1998, as Tiffany), Cord (2000, as Helen), Jericho Mansions (2003, as Donna Cherry), The Haunted Mansion (2003, as Madame Leota), Seed of Chucky (2004, as Tiffany / Jennifer Tilly), The Initiation of Sarah (2006, as Dr. Eugenia Hunter), The Caretaker (2008, as Miss Perry)
Katharine Isabelle	Ginger Snaps (2000, as Ginger Fitzgerald), Bones (2001), Carrie (2002), Freddy vs. Jason (2003), Ginger Snaps 2: Unleashed (2004, as Ginger Fitzgerald), Ginger Snaps Back: The Beginning (2004, as Ginger Fitzgerald), Rampage (2009)
Veronica Cartwright	The Birds (1963, as Cathy Brenner), Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978, as Nancy Bellicec), Alien (1978, as Lambert), Nightmares (1983, as Claire Houston), The Witches of Eastwick (1987, as Felicia Alden), Mirror, Mirror 2: Raven Dance (1994, as Sister Aja), Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh (1994, as Octavia Tarrant), The Lottery (1996, as Maggie Dunbar), Quicksilver Highway (1997, as Myra), The Invasion (2007, as Wendy Lenk), The Band from Hell (2009, as Mrs. Belakov)
Lindy Booth	American Psycho II: All American Girl (2002), The Skulls 2 (2002), Wrong Turn (2003, as Francine), Dawn of the Dead (2004, as Nicole), Cry Wolf (2005, as Dodger Allen), Dark Honeymoon (2008), Behind the Wall (2009),
Tiffany Shepis	Tromeo and Juliet (1996), Scarecrow (2002, as Judy), Ted Bundy (2002), Bloody Murder 2: Closing Camp (2003), Abominable (2006), Nightmare Man (2006), Dark Reel (2007)
Sissy Spacek	Carrie (1976, as Carrie White), The Ring Two (2005, as Evelyn), An American Haunting (2005, as Lucy Bell)
Naomi Watts	Children of the Corn IV: The Gathering (1996, as Grace Rhodes), Mulholland Drive (2001), The Shaft (2001), The Ring (2002, as Rachel Keller), King Kong (2005, as Ann), The Ring Two (2005, as Rachel Keller), Funny Games (2008 film) (2008)
Amanda Wyss	The House Possessed (1981, as Holly), A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984, as Tina Gray), To Die For (1988, as Celia Kett), Shakma (1990, as Tracy), Son of Darkness: To Die For II (1991, as Celia Kett), Black Magic Woman (1991, as Diane Abott), The Graves (2010, as Darlene)
Paris Hilton	Nine Lives (2002, as Jo), House of Wax (2005, as Paige Edwards), Repo! the Genetic Opera (2008)
Barbara Steele	La Maschera del Demonio (1960), The Pit and the Pendulum (1961), L'Orribile Segreto del Dr. Hichcock (1962), Lo Spettro (1963), Castle of Blood (1964), Gli Amanti d'Oltretomba (1965), Shivers (1975)
Cerina Vincent	Cabin Fever (2002), Murder-Set-Pieces (2004), Intermedio (2005), It Waits (2005), Seven Mummies (2006), Toxic (2007), Return to House on Haunted Hill (2007)
Elizabeth Kaitan	Silent Madness (1984, as Barbara), Silent Night, Deadly Night 2 (1987, as Jennifer Statson), Slave Girls from Beyond Infinity (1987, as Daria), Necromancer (1988, as Julie Johnson), Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood (1988, as Robin), Nightwish (1989, as Donna), Hellroller (1993, as Lizzy)
Kimberly Beck	Massacre at Central High (1976, as Theresa), Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter (1984, as Trish Jarvis), Nightmare at Noon (1988, as Cheri Griffiths), Playroom (1990, as Secretary)
Julie Benz	Due occhi diabolici (1990, as Betty), Satan's School for Girls (2000, as Alison Kingsley), Locusts: The 8th Plague (2005, as Vicky), Saw V (2008, as Britt)
Miki Nakatani	Ringu (1998, as Mai Takano), Rasen (1998, as Mai Takano), Ringu 2 (1999, as Mai Takano), Loft (2005, as Reiko Hatuna)
Shannon Elizabeth	Jack Frost (1997, as Jill Metzner), Thir13en Ghosts (2001, as Kathy Kriticos), Cursed (2005, as Becky), You Belong Me (2008, as Alex Wilson), Night of the Demons (2010, as Angela Feld)
Jennifer Love Hewitt	I Know What You Did Last Summer (1997, as Julie James), I Still Know What You Did Last Summer (1998, as Julie James)
Kristen Stewart	Panic Room (2002, as Sarah Altman), Cold Creek Manor (2003, as Kristen Tilson), The Messengers (2007, as Jess), Twilight (2008, as Bella Swan), New Moon (2009, as Bella Swan), The Twilight Saga: Eclipse (2010, as Bella Swan)
Robyn Griggs	Dead Clowns (2003, as Delores), Zombiegeddon (2003, as Radio station Zombie), Minds of terror (2003, as Android Girl), Severe Injuries (2003, as Suzie), Final Curtain (2005, as Suzy Lumpston), The Absence of Light (2006, as Fiona), Slashers Gone Wild (2006, as Alicia), Shadows in the Woods (2006, as Julie Doohan), Craig (2008, as TV Newcaster), November Son (2008, as Brielle), Demon Divas and the Lanes of Damnation (2009, as Mandy / Masha), Murder Is Like Sex (2009, as Lisa), Hellweek (2010, as Griggs)
Adrienne Barbeau	The Darker Side of Terror (1979), The Fog (1980, as Stevie Wayne), Swamp Thing (1982, as Alice Cable), Creepshow (1982, as Wilma Northrup), Open House (1987), Two Evil Eyes (1991), Burial of the Rats (1995), The Convent (2000), Ring of Darkness (2004), Unholy (2007)
Barbara Crampton	Re-Animator (1985), Chopping Mall (1986), From Beyond (1986, as Katherine McMichaels), Puppet Master (1989), Castle Freak (1995)
Natasha Henstridge	Species (1995, as Sil), Species II (1998, as Eve), Ghosts of Mars (2001, as Melanie Ballard), Species III (2004, as Eve)
Jennifer Tisdale	Ted Bundy (2002, as Pretty Girl), The Hillside Strangler (2004, as Erin), Dark Ride (2006, as Liz), The Brazen Bull (2010, as Lauren),
Elsa Pataky	El arte de morir (2000, as Candela), Beyond Re-Animator (2003, as Laura Onley), Romasanta (2004, as Bárbara), Películas para no dormir: Cuento de navidad (2005, as Ekran), Snakes on a Plane (2006, as Maria), Giallo (2009, as Celine)
Musetta Vander	Project: Metalbeast (1995, as Debbie), Project Shadowchaser III (1995, as Rea), The Cell (2000, as Ella Baines), Mansquito (2005, as Dr. Jennifer Allen), Monster Night (2006, as Morticia), Transylmania (2009, as Teodora Van Sloan)
Felissa Rose	Sleepaway Camp (1983, as Angela Baker), Nikos (2003), Satan's Playground (2005), Return to Sleepaway Camp (2008, as Angela Baker)
Deborah Foreman	April Fool's Day (1986, as Muffy St. John), Predator: The Concert (1987, as Park Ranger's Daughter), Destroyer (1988, as Susan Malone), Waxwork (1988, as Sarah), Lobster Man from Mars (1989, as Mary), Sundown: The Vampire in Retreat (1990, as Sandy White)
Ami Dolenz	Children of the Night (1991), Witchboard 2: The Devil's Doorway (1993), Pumpkinhead II: Blood Wings (1994, as Jenny Braddock), PROXIMA (2007), Scream Queen (2009)
Jaime King	True True Lie (2006), The Wait (2007), The Tripper (2007), My Bloody Valentine 3D (2009, as Sarah), Mother's Day (2010)
Kristy Swanson	Mr. Boogedy (1986, as Jennifer Davis),Deadly Friend (1986, as Samantha Pringle), Flowers in the Attic (1987, as Cathy Dollanganger), Highway to Hell (1991, as Rachel Clark), Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1992, as Buffy), Red Water (2003, as Dr. Kelli Raymond), Living Death (2006, as Elizabeth Harris)
Olivia Hussey	Black Christmas (1974, as Jess Bradford), The Cat and the Canary (1978, as Cicily Young), Death on the Nile (1978, as Rosalie Otterboune), Fukkatsu no hi (1980, as Marit), Distortions (1987, as Amy Marks), Psycho IV: The Beginning (1990, as Norma Bates), It (1990, as Audra Denbrough), Ice Cream Man (1995, as Nurse Wharton), The Gardener (1998, as Mrs. Carter), El grito (2000, as Laura), Headspace (2005, as Dr. Karen Murphy)
Adrienne King	Friday the 13th (1980, as Alice Hardy), Friday the 13th Part 2 (1981, as Alice Hardy), Walking Distance (2009)
Danielle Panabaker	Mr. Brooks (2007), Friday the 13th (2009, as Jenna), The Crazies (2010), The Ward (2010)
Macarena Gómez	Dagon (2001, as Uxía Cambarro), Romasanta (2004,uncredited, as Romasanta's victim), Películas para no dormir: Para entrar a vivir (2006, as Clara), Sexykiller, morirás por ella (2008, as Bárbara Ruiz)
Angela Bettis	Bless the Child (2000), May (2002, as May Dove Canady), Carrie (2002, as Carrie White), Toolbox Murders (2003), The Woods (2006), Scar (2007), Wicked Lake (2008), Tamora Gamble (2009)
Katherine Heigl	Bug Buster (1998, as Shannon Griffin), Bride of Chucky (1998, as Jade), Valentine (2001, as Shelley Fisher), Evil Never Dies (2003, as Eve), Descendant (2003, as Ann Hedgerow / Emily Hedgerow)
Amy Irving	Carrie (1976, as Sue Snell), The Fury (1978, as Gillian), Twilight Zone: Rod Serling's Lost Classics (1994), The Rage: Carrie 2 (1999, as Sue Snell), Hide and Seek (2005)
Amy Steel	Friday the 13th Part 2 (1981, as Ginny Field), April Fool's Day (1986, as Kit Graham), What Ever Happened to Baby Jane (1991)
Shelley Duvall	The Shining (1980, as Wendy Torrance), Shadow Zone: My Teacher Ate My Homework (1997, as Mrs. Fink), Tale of the Mummy (1998, as Edith Butros), Casper Meets Wendy (1998, as Gabby), The 4th Floor (1999, as Martha Stewart), Big Monster on Campus (2000, as Mrs. Stein)
Ellen Sandweiss	The Evil Dead (1981, as Cheryl), Satan's Playground (2005), The Dread (2007), My Name Is Bruce (2007), Brutal Massacre: A Comedy (2007), The Rain (2009)
Sharon Stone	Deadly Blessing (1981, as Lana Marcus), Basic Instinct (1992, as Catherine Trammell), Diabolique (1996, as Nicole Horner), Cold Creek Manor (2003, as Leah Tilson), Basic Instinct 2 (2006, as Catherine Trammell)
Emily Perkins	It (1990, as Beberly Marsh - Age 12), Ginger Snaps (2000, as Brigitte Fitzgerald), Ginger Snaps: Unleashed (2004, as Brigitte Fitzgerald), Ginger Snaps Back: The Beggining (2004, as Brigitte Fitzgerald), Blood: A Butcher's Tale (2009, as Goth Chick)
Carmen Maura	Matador (1986), Baton Rouge (1988), Lisboa (1999), La comunidad (2000), Le pacte du silence (2003), La promesa (2004)
Ivana Baquero	Romasanta (2004), Rottweiler (2004), Frágiles (2005), Películas para no dormir: Cuento de navidad (2005), El laberinto del fauno (2007), The New Daughter (2009)
Linda Blair	The Exorcist (1973, as Regan), Exorcist II: The Heretic (1977, as Regan), Stranger in Our House (1978), Hell Night (1981, as Marta), La casa 4 (Witchcraft) (1988), The Chilling (1989), Sorceress (1995), Scream (1996, uncredited)
Monica Keena	Snow White: A Tale of Terror (1997, as Lilly Hoffman), The Devil's Advocate (1997, as Alessandra Cullen), Freddy vs. Jason (2003, as Lori Campbell), Left in Darkness (2006, as Celia), Night of the Demons (2010, as Maddie)
Jodelle Ferland	They (2002, as Sarah), Carrie (2002, as Little Carrie White), Silent Hill (2006, as Sharon/Alessa), The Messengers (2007, as Michael Rollins), Seed (2007, as Emily Bishop), Case 39 (2009, as Lillith Sullivan), The Twilight Saga: Eclipse (2010, as Bree)
Nancy Kyes	Assault on Precint 13 (1976, as Julie), Halloween (1978, as Annie Brackett), The Fog (1980, as Sandy Fadel), Halloween II (1981, as Annie Brackett), Halloween III: Season of the Witch (1982, as Linda Challis)
Sigourney Weaver	Alien (1979, as Ellen Ripley), Aliens (1986, as Ellen Ripley), Alien³ (1992, as Ellen Ripley), Copycat (1995, as Helen Hudson), Snow White: A Tale of Terror (1997), Alien: Resurrection (1997, as Ellen Ripley), The Village (2004)
Rebecca Gayheart	Invasion (1997), Scream 2 (1997, as Sister Lois), Urban Legend (1998, as Brenda Bates), From Dusk Till Dawn 3: The Hangman's Daughter (1999), Urban Legends: Final Cut (2000, uncredited), Santa's Slay (2005)
Mia Farrow	Rosemary's Baby (1968, as Rosemary Woodhouse), Blind Terror (1971, as Sarah), Full Circle (1977, as Julia Lofting), Death on the Nile(1978, as Jacqueline De Bellefort), The Omen (2006, as Mrs. Baylock)
Margot Kidder	Sisters (1973), Black Christmas (1974, as Barbara Coard), The Reincarnation of Peter Proud (1975), The Amityville Horror (1979, as Kathy Lutz), Shadow Zone: My Teacher Ate My Homework (1997), The Clown at Midnight (1998), Halloween II (2009)
Jodi Lyn O'Keefe	Halloween H20: 20 Years Later (1998, as Sarah Wainthrope), The Crow: Salvation (2000, as Lauren Randall), Teacher's Pet (2000, as Debbie Strong), Red Rover (2003, as Kylie Logan), Out for Blood (2004, as Layla Simons)
Natasha Gregson Wagner	Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1992, as Cassandra), The Outpost (1995, as Wendy), Lost Highway (1997, as Sheila), Modern Vampires (1998, as Nico), Urban Legend (1998, as Michelle Mancini), Vampires: Los Muertos (2002, as Zoey)
Asia Argento	Demoni 2 (1986), The Church (1989), Trauma (1993) (1993), The Stendhal Syndrome (1996), The Phantom of The Opera (1998), The Keeper (2004), Land of the Dead (2005), Mother of Tears (2007)
Leslie Easterbrook	Maniacts (2001, as Matron Knull), Dismembered (2003, as Helen), The Devil's Rejects (2005, as Mother Firefly), A Dead Calling (2006, as Marge), Halloween (2007, as Patty Frost), Monsterpiece Theatre Volumen 1 (2010, as Bessie), The Uglies (2010, as Linda), Memories of Murder (2010, as Faith Hennessy), The Afflicted (2010, as Maggie), Taxidermist (2010, as Rita Sue)
Tanedra Howard	Saw VI (2009, as Simone), Saw VII (2010, as Simone)
Alexa Vega	State's Evidence (2006, as Sandy), Repo! The Genetic Opera (2008, as Shilo Wallace), The Mine (2010, as Sharon), Mother's Day (2010, as Jenna)
Marley Shelton	Valentine (2001, as Kate Davies), Dark Shadows (2004, as Victoria Winters),Sin City (2005, as The Customer), Planet Terror (2007, as Dr. Dakota Block), Death Proof (2007, as Dr. Dakota Block), A Perfect Getaway (2009, as Cleo)
Arantxa Peña	Romasanta (2004, as Helena), PROXIMA (2007, as Susi), CODEX ATANICUS (2008, as S and herself)
Milla Jovovich	Resident Evil (2002, as Alice), Resident Evil: Apocalypse (2004, as Alice), Resident Evil: Extinction (2007, as Alice), A Perfect Getaway (2009, as Cydney Anderson), The Fourth Kind (2009, as Abbey Tyler), Resident Evil: Afterlife (2010, as Alice)
Silke Hornillos	Black (1998, as Bonnie Dimmick), Tuno Negro (2001, as Alejandra Alonso), Camara oscura (2003, as Sara), La hora fría (2006, as María)
Famke Janssen	Lord of Illusions (1995, as Dorothea Swann), Deep Rising (1998, as Trillian), The Faculty (1998, as Miss Elizabeth Burke), House on Haunted Hill (1999, as Evelyn Stockard-Price), Hide and Seek (2005, as Katherine), 100 Feet (2008, as Marnie Watson)
Tara Reid	A Return to Salem's Lot (1987, as Amanda) Urban Legend (1998, as Sasha), Devil's Pond (2003, as Julianne), Alone in the Dark (2005, as Aline Cedrac), The Crow: Wicked Prayer (2005, as Lola Byrne), Incubus (2006, as Jay]), Vipers (2008, as Nicky Swift), Land of Canaan (2010, as Amy)
Monique Dupree	Pot Zombies (2005, as Hemophilia), Bachelor Party in the Bungalow of the Damned (2008, as Emerald), Skeleton Key 2:667 Neighbor of the Beast, (2008, as Posh), Super Tromette Action Movie Go!, (2008, as flasher woman), Timo Rose's Beast, (2009, as Monique), Cottonmouth , (2009, as the bloated ghost), Bikini Bloodbath Christmas, (2009, as Dungaree), Satan Hates You, (2009, as Succubus)
Eleanor James	Demonic (2004, as fallen angel), Colour from the Dark (2008, as Anna), Zombies of the Night (2009), Unrated (2009), Bordello Death Tales (2009), Karl the Butcher vs Axe (2010)
See also Final Girl Feminist film theory Invasion of the Scream Queens 1992 documentary References External links Scream Queen, a shortfilm by Carlos Atanes Review: Scream Queens: Heroines of the Horrors by Calvin Thomas Beck