Karin Crighton

Karin Crighton’s film credits are a bit all over the map, which honestly makes her a lot more interesting than your average actor. She showed up in “Some Assembly Required” back in 2011, a film that doesn’t exactly spell out its genre in the title but, hey, it hints at complications and things falling apart before they come together. Crighton’s performance sticks with you—she’s not flashy, but there’s a certain authenticity she brings to the screen, like she actually gives a damn about her character, not just reciting lines. Then there’s “Mary Loss of Soul” from 2014. That one—wow, it’s got a vibe. Supernatural, unsettling, kind of creeping under your skin. Karin doesn’t play your garden-variety horror character either; she’s got this way of making even the weirdest stuff seem grounded, like you could actually bump into her character at the grocery store and wonder, “What’s her deal?” She’s just compelling that way. Fast forward to “Checking Out” in 2016, and you get to see another side of her. The film deals with big themes—mortality, family, all that heavy stuff—but Crighton never lets it get too melodramatic. She keeps things real, balancing humor and heartbreak without missing a beat. Not every actor can pull off that mix. If you’re flipping through her filmography, you’ll notice she doesn’t stick to one type—she’s got range, and she’s not afraid to shake things up. That’s probably why her roles leave an impression, even if you only catch a glimpse.