Jamie Lee Curtis began her career and firmly established herself as the original Scream Queen, but in the decades since she's branched out to different genres of film with great success. With the release of Rian Johnson's "Knives Out," I take a look at my five favorite Jamie Lee Curtis films.
**THERE WILL BE NO SPOILERS**
#5
Halloween
Returning to the role that made her a household name forty years ago, Jamie Lee Curtis takes on her biggest foe once again in "Halloween." Playing the iconic Laurie Strode once again, Curtis portrays an iron will and determination to see her longtime nemesis dead once and for all, and proves that you don't have to be young to be an action star - you just need grit, determination, and persistence.
#4
True Lies
Jamie Lee Curtis showcases her action prowess and comedic timing in James Cameron's "True Lies," where she plays a mild-mannered housewife to her seemingly mild-mannered husband, played by Arnold Schwarzenegger, who's in actuality a deadly spy. As the film progresses Curtis transforms into a femme fatale who more than holds her own against the action megastar Schwarzenegger.
#3
The Fog
One hundred years ago, something evil came out of the fog to the small coastal town, and now it's back. Jamie Lee Curtis reunites with director John Carpenter to once again give a spine-chilling performance as a survivor who attempts to discover what secrets the town is hiding and how to stop the evil that exists in the fog, and once again gives a terrific terrifying performance.
#2
A Fish Called Wanda
In this comedic crime caper, Jamie Lee Curtis showcases her comedic chops as the titular Wanda, who uses her wit and seduction to get whatever she wants from men - until things go hilariously array. She leads an ensemble cast including John Cleese (who wrote the script) and Kevin Kline (who won the Oscar for his performance), and absolutely shines through it all.
#1
Halloween
In her most iconic role, Jamie Lee Curtis plays Laurie Strode, the typical girl-next-door who's stalked by masked killer Michael Myers on Halloween night. This small John Carpenter film set the stage for the 80s slasher icons, and remains to this day Curtis's most eclectic performance, cementing her in horror film history as the original Scream Queen.
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