'The Devil's Mouth' Star Kathryn Newton on 'Avengers: Doomsday'
Actress Kathryn Newton discusses her career in the horror genre and her latest role in the Amazon Prime Video thriller 'The Devil's Mouth'. She addresses the media's tendency to label her a 'scream queen' and her future projects.
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This profile highlights the evolution of horror tropes and the career trajectory of a prominent young actor in the entertainment industry.
Logo text Whenever a new final girl rises in the genre space, those of us in entertainment media are quick - perhaps too quick - to crown the next "scream queen." There are no hard and fast rules for such a designation; you simply know it when you see it.
In Kathryn Newton 's case, she's been a fixture in the horror world since she led Paranormal Activity 4 (2012) at just 15 years old. Since then, she's amassed a total of seven horror films, including Jeff Wadlow's new shark-infused survival thriller, The Devil's Mouth , for Amazon Prime Video. (Prior to casting her, Wadlow received a testimonial from Newton’s Paranormal Activity 4 writer, Christopher Landon.) Related Stories Movies Robert Downey Jr.'s Doctor Doom Voice Gave 'Avengers: Doomsday' Directors "Chills" Movies Marvel, 'Lanterns' and Johnny Depp: Here's What Hit (and Missed) at Comic-Con 2026
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