Scream queen

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A scream queen (a wordplay on screen queen) is an actress who is prominent and influential in horror films, either through a notable appearance or recurring roles. The title is a buzzword used by critics and has gained positive and negative responses. Scream king is the male version of the title. Notable scream queen examples include Fay Wray, Janet Leigh, Marilyn Burns, Edith González, Jamie Lee Curtis, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Neve Campbell, Vera Farmiga, Jenna Ortega, Melissa Barrera, and Mia Goth.

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