October 9, 2024 5:16 am

Last Straw's Jessica Belkin Says She Was a 'Weird' Kid Who Loved Horror
Last Straw's Jessica Belkin Says She Was a 'Weird' Kid Who Loved Horror

Last Straw’s Jessica Belkin Says She Was a ‘Weird’ Kid Who Loved Horror

Jessica Belkin (Pretty Little Liars) plays a small-town gal on the edge in Last Straw, filmmaker Alan Scott Neals edgy debut horror thriller. Expect plenty of blood and several jaw-dropping twists as Belkins desperate character, Nancy, hangs on for dear life after a group of masked assailants make a surprise visit while shes working the night shift at a rural diner. But Belkin welcomes gritty film and TV roles in stories filled with jump scares and psychological pivots. In a recent MovieWeb interview, the actress shared her love of horror thrillers, noting:

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​The actress also opens about being influenced by Charlize Theron and Natalie Portman, and why it’s important for her now to play grittier roles. Read More