Joan Waricha

Joan Waricha’s name might not hit you like a ton of bricks, but if you’ve dipped your toes into the world of creepy teen horror, you’ve definitely brushed past her work. She’s been in the mix with R.L. Stine's The Haunting Hour, which—let’s be real—gave a whole generation of kids their first taste of “I probably shouldn’t have watched that before bed” nightmares. Waricha’s got a knack for pulling off those roles that stick in your brain, the kind where you swear you’ve seen her before but can’t exactly place it until the credits roll. Flash forward to the Fear Street trilogy, and she’s right there in the thick of it. Fear Street: Part One - 1994 drags you into this gnarly retro world, mixing slasher flick vibes with a weirdly addictive ‘90s nostalgia. Waricha’s presence adds a little extra layer, like, she’s not just there to scream and run—she brings this raw, “been through hell, still standing” energy. Then, bam, you hit Fear Street: Part Three - 1666 and the whole story flips on its head. Suddenly you’re dealing with witch trials, curses, and all that historical horror jazz. Waricha’s got this ability to jump between eras and totally sell it, which, honestly, isn’t something every actor can pull off. Basically, if you’re watching anything with her name in the credits, expect chills, twists, and characters that actually feel like real people instead of just horror movie fodder. She’s not the main star, but she’s the one you remember after the lights come up.