Maika Monroe
Biography
Maika Monroe, born Dillon Monroe Buckley on May 29, 1993, is an accomplished American actress known for her impactful performances in the horror and thriller genres. She made her cinematic debut in the 2012 drama *At Any Price* and quickly gained recognition for her leading roles in two critically acclaimed films released in 2014: the suspenseful *The Guest* and the horror masterpiece *It Follows*, which solidified her reputation as a modern-day scream queen.
Monroe's talent extends beyond horror, as she has showcased her versatility in various film genres. She appeared in the psychological thriller *Greta* in 2018 and the chilling film *Watcher* in 2022. Additionally, her filmography includes prominent roles in the blockbuster *Independence Day: Resurgence* (2016), the neo-noir drama *Hot Summer Nights* (2017), and the dark comedy *Villains* (2019). Most recently, she starred in the action-packed film *God Is a Bullet* (2023).
With a growing body of work that spans different genres, Maika Monroe continues to captivate audiences with her dynamic performances and is poised to leave a lasting mark on the film industry.
Filmography
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In Cold Light
2026 • Ava
100 Nights of Hero
2025 • Cherry
The Hand That Rocks the Cradle
2025 • Polly Murphy
After Everything
2018 • Mia
The 5th Wave
2016 • Marika "Ringer" Kimura
Bokeh
2017 • Jenai
It Follows
2015 • Jay Height
Labor Day
2013 • Mandy
The Scent of Rain & Lightning
2018 • Jody Linder
Tau
2018 • Julia
I'm Not Here
2017 • Karen
At Any Price
2012 • Cadence Farrow
Longlegs
2024 • Agent Lee Harker
Mark Felt: The Man Who Brought Down the White House
2017 • Joan Felt
Flashback (2020)
2020 • Cindy Williams
Significant Other
2022 • Ruth
The Guest
2014 • Anna Peterson
Honey Boy
2019 • Sandra
Villains
2019 • Jules
Hot Summer Nights
2018 • McKayla Strawberry
Independence Day: Resurgence
2016 • Patricia Whitmore
Greta
2019 • Erica Penn