Linda Shaye (born October 12, 1943) is an American theater, film, and television actress. She has appeared in numerous horror films over the years such as A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984), Wes Craven's New Nightmare,Insidious, Ouija, and The Grudge (2020).
Horror Film Appearances
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Alone in the Dark (1982) | Receptionist at Haven | ? |
| 1984 | A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) | Teacher | |
| 1986 | Critters | Sally | |
| 1987 | The Hidden | Carol Miller | |
| 1988 | Critters 2: The Main Course | Sal | |
| Lucky Stiff | Bratty Kid's Mom | ||
| 1993 | Amityville: A New Generation | Nurse Turner | |
| 1994 | Wes Craven's New Nightmare | Nurse | |
| 1995 | The Nature of the Beast | Carol Powell | |
| 2003 | Dead End | Laura Harrington | |
| 2005 | 2001 Maniacs | Granny Boon | |
| 2006 | Hood of Horror | Clara | |
| Snakes on a Plane | Grace | ||
| Driftwood | Nancy Forrester | ||
| Hoboken Hollow | Mrs. Brodrick | ||
| 2008 | Killer Pad | Marge | |
| Asylum | String's Mother | ||
| 2010 | 2001 Maniacs: Field of Screams | Granny Boone | |
| 2011 | Insidious | Elise Rainier | |
| Chillerama | Nurse Maleva | ||
| Rosewood Lane | Mrs. Hawthorne | ||
| 2013 | Insidious: Chapter 2 | Elise Rainier | |
| Big Ass Spider! | Mrs. Jefferson | ||
| 2014 | Ouija | Paulina Zander | |
| 2015 | Insidious: Chapter 3 | Elise Rainier | |
| Tales of Halloween | Lynn's Mother | ||
| 2016 | Abattoir | Allie | |
| The Midnight Man | Anna | ||
| Ouija: Origin of Evil | Paulina Zander | ||
| 2017 | The Black Room | Mrs. Black | |
| 2018 | Insidious: The Last Key | Elise Rainier | |
| Gothic Harvest | Griselda | ||
| 2020 | The Grudge | Faith Matheson | |
| 2023 | Insidious: The Red Door | Elise Rainier |