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Jenna Ortega is embracing her horror film roots! In a recent interview, the Wednesday star revealed that she loves working in horror films because it's "very therapeutic and fun," which all of her fans agree with! (via X/@DiscussingFilm)
Fans react to Jenna Ortega's interview
Because Jenna revealed her love for acting in horror films, fans named her as this era's "Scream Queen"—the term that was originalized for women protagonists in horror films!
"Modern era scream queen" - a fan pointed out (via X/@Bovada_Casino)
Other fans also agreed with the actress' feelings of fun and relaxation whenever she's shooting horror films, saying that it's cathartic and it can make you feel the rush all over your body.
"Man, I can’t even imagine how freakin’ cathartic it must be to just lose it like that running and screaming through the woods. That’s gotta be one hell of a rush!!!" - another fan replied (via X/@rdscrypto)
Some fans also joked that they're jealous of Jenna Ortega's job as an actress because you're paid to run and scream into the woods—making it like a chaotic therapy session. (via X/@SheKnowsScience)
Fans also poked fun at Jenna's interview, commenting that based on the actress' answer about having fun while doing horror films, she might need to be in an actual therapy!
"Oh Jenna baby, I think you need to see an actual therapist." - another fan added (via X/@debayo_xx)
X users also trolled the actress' statement about loving running around while filming horror films, saying that they can be Jenna's chaser should she need it! (via X/@Morganswenp)
Other X users also clowned the interview, commenting that Jenna's just doing her self-care routine whenever she films horror movies; that's why she loves doing it.
"Screaming, crying, running for her life,Jenna Ortega treating horror like a self-care routine. LOL" - an X user said (via X/@pjweb3)
And finally, X users shared that due to Jenna Ortega's innate talent as a horror actress, she's definitely their Horror Princess in this new generation!
"She's the Horror Princess already in my book." - another X user remarked (via X/@smash_saint)
Jenna Ortega: This generation's Scream Queen
It seems like the majority of the people on the internet agree that Jenna is this generation's Scream Queen—having starred in Scream, X, Wednesday, and Beetlejuice, among others!
Aside from that, she'll also star in Hurry Up Tomorrow and The Gallerist, dipping her toes in the "thriller film" category!
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With Jenna Ortega's variety of horror and thriller films, it's no wonder she's being called the younger generation's Scream Queen because she has what it takes to be one, and she's in her happy place whenever she's filming these movies.
So Jenna, take your Scream Queen crown and embrace it!
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