Lin Shaye
Lin Shaye (born October 12, 1943) is an American actress. In a career spanning over fifty years, Shaye has appeared in more than a hundred feature films. She is regarded as a scream queen due to her roles in various horror productions, which include the films Alone in the Dark (1982), A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984), Critters (1986) and its sequel Critters 2: The Main Course (1988), Amityville: A New Generation (1993), Wes Craven’s New Nightmare (1994), Dead End (2003), 2001 Maniacs (2005) and its sequel 2001 Maniacs: Field of Screams (2010), Ouija (2014) and its prequel Ouija: Origin of Evil (2016), Tales of Halloween (2015), Abattoir (2016), The Final Wish (2018), Room for Rent(2019), The Grudge (2020), Ted Bundy: American Boogeyman (2021), and the Insidious film series (2010–2023).
Shaye is also well known for her comedic roles in numerous films by the Farrelly brothers, including Dumb and Dumber (1994), Kingpin (1996), There’s Something About Mary (1998), Detroit Rock City (1999), Me, Myself & Irene (2000), Stuck on You (2003), and The Three Stooges (2012).
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Lin Shaye Movies
Discover the best Lin Shaye movies. Explore the complete filmography, including top-rated classics, newest releases, and highest-grossing films starring Lin Shaye ranked by year and score.
1
Insidious: The Bleeding World (2026)
Horror
Thriller
When three relentless figures descend on a suburban neighborhood, a family finds itself dragged into the Further, the shadowy astral realm that has haunted the Insidious franchise since its beginning....
Score
-.-
2
Insidious: Out of the Further (2026)
Horror
Thriller
Three predatory figures descend on an ordinary suburban neighborhood, dragging an unsuspecting family into the horrifying dimension known as the Further. Once inside, they discover something far worse than the...
Score
-.-
3
Scared to Death (2026)
Comedy
Horror
Jasper has always wanted to direct. He just never imagined his big break would come inside a condemned children's shelter with a séance going sideways. When he and his crew...
Score
6.7
4
Insidious: The Red Door (2023)
Horror
Thriller
A father and son confront the supernatural dimensions that have haunted them since childhood, venturing into The Further with the intention of sealing away the malevolent forces for good. What...
Score
6.5
5
Insidious: The Last Key (2018)
Horror
Thriller
Elise Rainier returns to her childhood home in New Mexico to help a frightened homeowner, only to discover the house harbors deeply personal demons from her own past. As supernatural...
Score
6.3
6
Insidious: Chapter 3 (2015)
Horror
Thriller
When a teenager's attempt to contact her deceased mother goes catastrophically wrong, she becomes trapped between worlds. A malevolent force pursues her relentlessly, forcing her family into a battle against...
Score
6.3
7
Don Quixote: The Ingenious Gentleman of La Mancha (2015)
Adventure
Drama
Family
A aging gentleman consumed by chivalric romances abandons his quiet rural life to become a knight-errant, convinced he's destined to correct injustices across the land. Accompanied by his faithful squire...
Score
5.6
8
Ouija (2014)
Horror
When a group of friends experiments with a Ouija board to contact a deceased classmate, they accidentally invite something far older and more malevolent into their lives. What begins as...
Score
5.1
9
Insidious: Chapter 2 (2013)
Horror
Thriller
The Lambert family returns from the Further, only to discover that escaping the spirit world proves far more difficult than entering it. As supernatural occurrences intensify within their home, they...
Score
6.7
10
Insidious (2011)
Horror
Thriller
When their son slips into a catatonic state that defies medical explanation, a desperate family turns to a paranormal investigator who uncovers a terrifying truth. The boy's consciousness hasn't vanished...
Score
6.9
11
Snakes on a Plane (2006)
Action
Adventure
Crime
When an FBI agent escorts a crucial mob witness aboard a cross-country flight, a hired killer executes a twisted gambit: unleashing hundreds of venomous snakes in the cabin. What follows...
Score
5.5
12
Snoop Dogg’s Hood of Horror (2006)
Comedy
Horror
Snoop Dogg materializes as a supernatural narrator to deliver three darkly comic cautionary tales set in the urban streets. Each story follows residents whose moral choices directly determine their final...
Score
4.8
13
Dead End (2003)
Horror
Mystery
Thriller
Frank Harrington has driven his family to the in-laws every Christmas Eve for two decades. This year, on a whim, he turns onto a road he has never tried before....
Score
6.4
14
There’s Something About Mary (1998)
Comedy
Romance
Ted Stroehmann never forgot Mary Jensen, the girl who made high school feel briefly magical before a catastrophically mortifying prom incident shut the whole thing down. Nearly a decade and...
Score
6.6
15
Nature of the Beast (1995)
Crime
Mystery
Thriller
A pair of drifters traverse the desolate Southwest, each carrying the weight of unspeakable crimes. As their partnership deepens, the line between hunter and hunted blurs, and the desert becomes...
Score
5.9
16
Dumb and Dumber (1994)
Comedy
Lloyd and Harry are, to put it charitably, not operating at full capacity. When a woman named Mary accidentally leaves behind a briefcase stuffed with cash at the airport, the...
Score
6.6
17
Critters 2 (1988)
Comedy
Horror
Science Fiction
Grovers Bend thought it had seen the last of its furry, fanged visitors, but a clutch of unhatched Critter eggs survived the chaos of the first film. When they hatch...
Score
6.2
18
The Running Man (1987)
Action
Science Fiction
Thriller
A crumbling future America keeps its citizens docile with televised bloodsport. The biggest draw is The Running Man, a prime-time spectacle where condemned prisoners sprint for their lives while costumed...
Score
6.5
19
A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)
Horror
A specter of vengeance haunts the dreams of teenagers in a quiet suburb. Years earlier, angry vigilantes burned a child killer alive. Now Fred Krueger returns, invisible except in sleep,...
Score
7.3
20
Thread: An Insidious Tale
Horror
Thriller
When their daughter dies in a tragic accident, a desperate couple discovers an occult ritual promising to rewrite the past. They perform the spell with hope coursing through their veins,...
Score
-.-
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the highest-rated movies starring Lin Shaye?
According to aggregate user scores, the absolute best titles starring Lin Shaye are Insidious: The Bleeding World, Insidious: Out of the Further, and Scared to Death.
How many movies and TV shows has Lin Shaye starred in?
Our database currently features a comprehensive filmography of 20 titles starring Lin Shaye, ranging from their earliest roles to the newest releases.
Are the movies starring Lin Shaye worth watching?
Yes! The overall filmography starring Lin Shaye maintains a strong average user rating of 6.2 out of 10 across all tracked titles.