Scream Queen
Scream Queen is a term that applies to actresses who are best known for playing the female leads in horror films, usually those involving slashers or psychopathic murderers. The term refers to the actresses' notability for screaming. Primarily a fan-derived phrase, the definition of a "scream queen" varies depending upon the source. Most horror historians attribute Fay Wray from the 1933 film King Kong as the genre's first "scream queen". Other "scream queens" of note include Evelyn Ankers, Barbara Steele, Dee Wallace, Janet Leigh as well as her daughter Jamie Lee Curtis.
(See Also: Category:Scream Queens)
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