Maika Monroe

Maika Monroe, born Dillon Monroe Buckley in 1993, has carved out a niche in contemporary horror and thriller cinema with her arresting performances. Her breakthrough came with "The Guest" and "It Follows" in 2014, solidifying her status as a modern scream queen. Monroe's range extends beyond the supernatural, with notable roles in the neo-noir "Hot Summer Nights," the black comedy "Villains," and the action-packed "Independence Day: Resurgence." Her recent work includes the psychological thriller "Greta" and the tense "Watcher," alongside the eerie horror of "Longlegs," demonstrating a versatility that defies genre boundaries.