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Jenna Ortega鈥檚 obsession with all things spooky and terrifying

Actress Jenna Ortega has occasionally shared insight into her reasons why she enjoys horror movies. The Wednesday star has been making waves in Hollywood ever since the release of the Netflix hit show Wednesday which premiered in late November 2022. The show is about the Addams family specifically the teenager, Wednesday Addams, a role well played by Jenna Ortega.

As the actress showcases her incredible acting skills, one aspect of her career that she seems to thrive in is horror movies. There is no denying that Ortega has frequently expressed her fascination with the genre. She has equally been more than eager to do them; it鈥檚 as if she has something for frightening roles.

Let鈥檚 now explore the reasons behind Ortega’s love for horror movies, and what it might mean for her in the future all while looking into her most iconic horror movie roles. First of all it is important to note that Jenna鈥檚 admiration for horror movies has helped her create an image for herself especially in the Hollywood scene.

The list of horror movies she has done is nearly endless all that capture die-hard horror movie fans. Some of the few horror movies she has done include The Babysitter: Killer Queen,  X, Scream VI, Scream, Studio 666, The Fallout, American Carnage and Insidious: Chapter 2. As if not enough the 20 year old latest project in the upcoming film, Beetlejuice 2 continues to rank her as the horror queen.

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Many have gone to extremes of naming her the scream queen who represents a new generation of performers who aren’t afraid to break conventional Hollywood rules away from Disney.

She has broken odd and unexpected roles that not many 20 year olds would have taken. The actress was speaking to Jimmy Fallon during The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon when she said, 鈥淚 love horror films. I don鈥檛 know what it is about having blood thrown on your face and running around screaming bloody murder. It really is so therapeutic, so much fun.鈥�

Therapeutic? Many may not share the same opinion but according to Collider, many turn to horror films when they are going through some unfortunate evet such that even if you are tense, horror movies take the tension away just like any action or comedy movie.

Her passion for horror films has truly shaped her professional and has gradually descended to her personality. These horror films have equally made Jenna become unique and stand out among young actors in the entertainment industry.

Jenna鈥檚 devotion to the genre and willingness to accept difficult roles without a doubt has paved the way for diversity and inclusion in horror films by taking on challenging characters in addition to gender and racial concerns.

Indeed, Jenna Ortega’s passion for horror films is what made her career in the Hollywood scene alongside her talent and commitment. Fans hope she can take on more fascinating and unique roles in the horror genre that are a testament to her talent, dedication, and willingness to take risks in her career.