Jenna Ortega: The Scream Queen of the New Generation
Jenna Ortega has quickly become the horror genre’s “it” girl, with a string of successful horror movies under her belt. But not all of her horror films are created equal. In this article, we’ll take a look at some of Ortega’s best and worst horror movies, as well as her upcoming projects.
American Carnage (2022)
In this thriller, Ortega plays Camila, a young woman who is part of a group of undocumented immigrants who are detained and offered a chance to clear their names by taking care of the elderly. However, things take a dark turn when they uncover secrets about the facility and its sinister intentions. While the movie has some redeeming qualities, it ultimately falls short due to its poor storytelling and lack of focus.
The Babysitter: Killer Queen (2020)
This sequel to the 2017 horror-comedy The Babysitter follows Cole, a teenager who is haunted by a satanic cult. Ortega plays Phoebe, a love interest for Cole. While the movie has some fun moments, it ultimately fails to deliver due to its poor reception and lack of scares.
Studio 666 (2022)
In this comedy-horror film, Ortega plays a former band member who is terrorized by demonic forces in a haunted mansion. The movie is a fun and gory ride, but ultimately falls short due to its poor performances and lack of coherence.
Insidious: Chapter 2 (2013)
Ortega’s first horror role was in James Wan’s Insidious: Chapter 2, where she plays Annie, a young girl who is haunted by a demon. The movie is a solid addition to the Insidious franchise, with some scary moments and a great cast.
Scream (2022)
In this horror movie, Ortega plays Sam Carpenter, a teenager who is terrorized by Ghostface in a new installment of the Scream franchise. The movie is a worthy tribute to the late Wes Craven, with some great performances and a clever plot.
Scream VI (2023)
The latest installment in the Scream franchise sees Ortega reprising her role as Sam Carpenter, who is now terrorized by Ghostface in New York City. The movie is a great improvement over the previous installment, with some great kills and a clever plot.
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (2024)
In this sequel to the 1988 horror-comedy Beetlejuice, Ortega plays Astrid, the daughter of Lydia Deetz. The movie is a great success, with some great performances and a clever plot.
X (2022)
Ortega’s performance in Ti West’s erotic horror movie X is one of her best. The movie follows a group of aspiring pornographers who are terrorized by a mysterious figure in a dilapidated farmhouse. The movie is a great addition to the slasher genre, with some great performances and a clever plot.
Upcoming Projects
Ortega has several projects in the works, including a thriller called Hurry Up Tomorrow, which is inspired by the music of The Weeknd’s sixth album. She will also star in a horror-comedy called Death of a Unicorn, which follows a daughter and her father who hit a unicorn with their car and then take it to a wilderness retreat hosted by a pharmaceutical CEO.
Conclusion
Jenna Ortega has quickly become the horror genre’s “it” girl, with a string of successful horror movies under her belt. While not all of her horror films are created equal, she has proven herself to be a talented and versatile actress who can take on a wide range of roles. With her upcoming projects, it will be exciting to see what she does next.