8 Best Jenna Ortega Movies and TV Shows, Ranked by Rotten Tomatoes
It seems 2022 was a special year for the Queen of Horror.
She began acting at the tender age of 10, featuring in various TV projects and gradually ascended to international stardom through her roles in horror films and series.
Today, Ortega is deservedly known as the queen of horror. In 2022 alone, the starlet graced the screens in seven projects, with five rooted in diverse horror sub-genres. Undoubtedly, the actress will continue to enthral her extensive fan base with riveting movies and shows.
In the meantime, here are some of Ortega's best projects you can enjoy now, ranked by audience score on Rotten Tomatoes.
X (2022, 75%)
Kicking off the list is the slasher film X, featuring Ortega as Lorraine Day, a member of a young filmmaking crew who find themselves in a fight for their lives while attempting to shoot an adult film in a secluded Texas locale.
Box Office: $15.1 million
Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous (2020-2022, 77%)
In this animated series, Ortega lent her voice to the character Brooklynn, a travel vlogger and camper. The plot revolves around a group of teens striving to survive a dinosaur onslaught at an adventure camp. The series ran for five seasons on Netflix from 2020 to 2022.
Studio 666 (2022, 80%)
Studio 666 added another horror credit to Ortega's filmography. In this film, while recording a new album in a haunted mansion, the rock band Foo Fighters end up confronting supernatural forces. Ortega portrays Skye Willow, the drummer for the heavy metal band Dream Widow.
Box Office: $3 million
Scream (2022, 81%)
The Scream franchise stands out as one of Ortega's biggest hits. She has featured in two instalments to date, portraying high school student Tara Carpenter, who, along with her friends, becomes the target of a new killer donning the Ghostface mask.
Box Office: $138.9 million
American Carnage (2022, 83%)
In Diego Hallivis' comedy-horror film, Ortega stars as Camila, one of the children of undocumented immigrants who volunteer at a retirement home to evade arrest. The teens uncover a chilling conspiracy within the facility. Despite its limited theatrical release, audiences loved the film.
Box Office: $46,389
Wednesday (2022-present time, 85%)
Ortega's career soared with her portrayal of the iconic character Wednesday Addams. In the Netflix hit series, Wednesday attends Nevermore Academy and investigates a series of mysterious murders. Although a second season has been confirmed, no premiere date has been announced yet.
Jane The Virgin (2014-2019, 86%)
Another critically acclaimed series featuring Ortega is The CW's Jane The Virgin. The narrative centres on a devout 23-year-old Latina virgin who gets accidentally inseminated during a routine gynaecologist visit. Ortega plays a younger version of the protagonist, appearing in flashbacks.
Scream VI (2023, 91%)
Ortega's latest and highest-rated film on Rotten Tomatoes is Scream IV, which premiered in March this year. In her second outing in the Scream franchise, Ortega reprises her role as Tara Carpenter, a survivor and target of Ghostface.
Box Office: $169 million