Few actresses have been as active in the horror genre as Jamie Bernadette in the last fifteen years. Impassioned by a love of the arts since a young age, Bernadette consistently watched films, and she took a leap of faith later on and went out to Hollywood to try herself in the industry. Not uncommon for aspiring actors, Bernadette’s talents, tenacity, and overall confidence made her stand out as soon as she was cast in one project after another. With the roles ranging from smaller to larger parts, many recognize Bernadette from her various Horror film roles, including the leading spot in 2019’s underrated I Spit on Your Grave: Deja Vu, where she starred alongside Camille Keaton, the star from the legendary original 1978 film I Spit on Your Grave.
Diversifying and working in various genres beyond Horror, some would have to wonder… does Jamie Bernadette enjoy this sub-genre, or has she been typecasted? The answer is simple: she is a diehard fan with a rich knowledge and respect for Horror.
With this all in mind, Bernadette has been prolific throughout the years, and 2025 should be another big year. To begin with, she is in the upcoming Crime Thriller She Rides Shotgun starring Taron Egerton. She also has two Lifetime TV movies coming out in which she plays the leading roles.
However, for her Horror fans, Bernadette will also be in Deinfluencer: Clickbait, which we should see in 2025, and there are a few other Horror titles that may be released in 2025 or early 2026. Bernadette also recently started filming for Hennesy House Murders, which seems to have a fantastic script, team, and location involved. A project filled with excitement, she is taking on the lead, but more information should develop soon.
In truth, Jamie Bernadette seems as inspired as ever, and this includes reports that some of her own projects are set to get off the ground with her handling production. Given how dedicated the multi-talented actress is, many have to be curious about some of her favorite Horror flicks. Well, Jamie Bernadette recently took some time to conjure up her Top 10 Horror movies of all time for one gorey little list.
10) The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2003): This is on my list because of Jessica Biel’s acting. This is one of the best performances I have ever seen in a horror film. It’s incredibly difficult and emotionally and physically draining to be in terror, and she does it relentlessly in this film. She is shaking uncontrollably, sweating, crying at times, and her voice trembling at other times, and it is all executed believably. This is one of those performances that I say would have won an Oscar if it hadn’t been in a Horror film since Horror doesn’t seem to be Oscar’s favorite genre, though it is the audiences’ favorite. WE LOVE HORROR!
9) The Silence of the Lambs (1991): I know some say this is not a Horror, and some say it is, but I definitely say it is because I think this is one of the scariest films ever made. At one point in this movie, I was covering my eyes and telling my friend to turn it off, and I did not do that. My husband does that.
8) A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984): I was obsessed with this film as a child. I memorized the lines in the scenes and acted them out when I was about nine years old. I played “Nancy,” and when my friend was there, I had her play “Tina.” I have probably watched this film at least forty times. There are so many great scenes. Some of my favorites are when Freddy’s arms get really long in the alleyway, and who doesn’t love when Johnny Depp gets sucked into the bed and sprayed back out? I love everything about this movie, especially all of the actors. I am cast in a film with Robert Englund that will hopefully start filming soon, and if I don’t get to work with Heather Langenkamp soon, then I am going to have to produce a film and cast her in it with me.
7) Psycho (1960): I grew up watching this and other Hitchcock films with my mom. It was tough to choose between Psycho and The Birds (1963). I love both of them. Ultimately, I chose Psycho because of that shocker twist of an ending and Norman Bates breaking the fourth wall in that unsettling final scene. I often wonder if these films were the catalyst for my love of Horror. Probably so.
6) The Blair Witch Project (1999): The Blair Witch Project changed Horror forever and birthed the found-footage subgenre. I love this film not because I thought it was real but because it felt real. When you can achieve that as a filmmaker, you have really done something special. I love that they never show the witch. Our minds will usually create something far worse than what anyone can show us.
5) Get Out (2017): I have created a sub-genre for films like this one, which I like to call “Smart Horrors.“ These are films that scare you but also cause you to contemplate the world around you and the people in it. Get Out is an important Horror film in that it teaches people about racism and overcoming oppression. It has a clever script, impeccable acting, and creative directing. It is another masterpiece.
4) The Descent (2005): I love the female dynamic in this film and that all the women are strong. This film inspired me to write and produce “The 6th Friend,” which had six females in the main roles. I love the elements of fear in this film—of course, the obvious creatures in the cave and claustrophobia—but also the fear of being betrayed by people who you love the most. It’s an absolutely terrifying film but heartbreaking as well.
3) Halloween (1978): John Carpenter gives us a whole new level of “the chase” in Horror, which is slow yet purposeful, while the victims trip all over the place as they run. You gotta love Michael Myers’ calm demeanor while he wreaks havoc all over town. Carpenter also created the music in the film that became iconic and which I love. This is the film that has given me recurring nightmares my entire life. Yet, I keep watching it. I guess I love nightmares.
2) The Conjuring (2013): James Wan’s use of suspense in this film through timing and clever camera work is absolute perfection. Composer Joseph Bishara created a musical accompaniment to the film that blends so beautifully with the picture that it’s barely noticed. However, if you listen to the soundtrack by itself, you suddenly realize the intricate and gorgeous work of each musical piece.
1) I Spit on Your Grave (1978): I have always loved this movie, long before I ever acted in the sequel. I think it is a masterpiece. I love the raw, honest storytelling of the film—that it does not gloss over and minimize the act of rape for fear of losing viewership. I love that it didn’t need music, and I actually believe that not having a soundtrack creates an even more believable and impactful experience. It feels like you are almost watching the events unfold in the present time or on found footage. Meir Zarchi made bold choices, taking huge risks, and the film was ridiculed and banned at first but transitioned over time to become one of the most iconic and important Horror films of all time, and deservedly so.
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