It’s a great time to be a horror fan, as the genre has been experiencing a thrilling renaissance over the last decade or so. And during that time actress Jenna Ortega has become a household name, partly thanks to her work in slashers like the outrageous movie X, Netflix sequel The Babysitter 2, and the last two Scream movies. The Wednesday actress recently revealed what makes her such a good horror actress… and she’s definitely got a point.
Horror has a special place in the film world because the movies can usually be made on a more modest budget, therefore opening things up for a larger profit. Jenna Ortega has proven herself as a talented leading woman within the genre, especially thanks to her acclaimed role as Tara in 2022’s Scream and Scream VI. She recently spoke with Elle Fanning for Variety’s Actors on Actors series, where Ortega’s penchant for horror was brought up. She explained why she’s the right actor for those jobs, saying:
