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‘The Devil’s Mouth’ Star Kathryn Newton on Scream Queen Bona Fides and ‘Avengers: Doomsday’
Actor Kathryn Newton has discussed her growing status as a horror mainstay ahead of the release of her new shark-infused survival thriller, "The Devil's Mouth," on Amazon Prime Video. Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter, she reflected on whether she has earned the "scream queen" label, noting that opinions on the term vary depending on who is asked, and that time will tell how she is ultimately regarded.
Newton has appeared in seven horror films since starring in "Paranormal Activity 4" at the age of 15, including "Freaky," "Lisa Frankenstein," "Abigail" and the upcoming "Ready or Not 2: Here I Come" and "White Elephant." In "The Devil's Mouth," directed by Jeff Wadlow, she plays Sara, part of a college friend group whose Thailand cave-diving trip turns disastrous; Newton said she took the role primarily to challenge herself physically for action work rather than for its horror elements. She also touched on filming Marvel's "Avengers: Doomsday," in which she plays Cassie Lang, describing her experience working with returning directors the Russo brothers.
In short
- Kathryn Newton discusses her "scream queen" reputation ahead of new film
- "The Devil's Mouth," a shark thriller, is out now on Prime Video
- She also reflects on filming "Avengers: Doomsday" as Cassie Lang
Explained simply
Kathryn Newton is an American actor who has built a significant presence in horror films, beginning with "Paranormal Activity 4" at age 15 and continuing with films including "Freaky," "Lisa Frankenstein," and "Abigail." She has appeared in at least seven horror films to date.
The term "scream queen" refers to actors, typically female, who have become known for starring in horror films. It is an informal label whose relevance and meaning have been debated within the entertainment industry.
Newton's work spans both horror and major studio franchises, with upcoming appearances in "The Devil's Mouth," a survival thriller set during a disastrous cave-diving trip, and Marvel's "Avengers: Doomsday." Her career trajectory across these different types of projects has generated interest in how she is regarded within the horror genre.
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