Barbara Crampton
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Born on Long Island in 1958, Barbara Crampton became an icon of American horror in the 1980s and reinvented herself as one of the genre s most respected veterans decades later. She headlined Stuart Gordon s cult classics Re-Animator (1985) and From Beyond (1986), pairing shocking body-horror imagery with unusual dramatic commitment. After years away from the spotlight she returned with You re Next (2011), We Are Still Here (2015) and Jakob s Wife (2021), producing and starring in a new wave of indie horror. Crampton is regarded as a bridge between the video-store horror boom and the modern American genre revival.
Barbara Crampton
55 Movies
5 Series
Born on Long Island in 1958, Barbara Crampton became an icon of American horror in the 1980s and reinvented herself as one of the genre s most respected veterans decades later. She headlined Stuart Gordon s cult classics Re-Animator (1985) and From Beyond (1986), pairing shocking body-horror imagery with unusual dramatic commitment. After years away from the spotlight she returned with You re Next (2011), We Are Still Here (2015) and Jakob s Wife (2021), producing and starring in a new wave of indie horror. Crampton is regarded as a bridge between the video-store horror boom and the modern American genre revival.
Movies
Plays Carol
Body Double
1984
Plays Aubrey Davison
You're Next
2013
Plays Mrs. Crawford
Run Hide Fight
2021
Plays Megan Halsey
Re-Animator
1985
Plays Dr. Katherine McMichaels
From Beyond
1986
Plays Woman at Carnival
Puppetmaster
1989
Plays Suzie Lynn
Chopping Mall
1986
Plays Carol
Space Truckers
1996
Plays Virginia
The Last Stop in Yuma County
2024
Plays Susan Reilly
Castle Freak
1996
Plays Virginia Cable
The Lords of Salem
2013
Plays Sadie Brady
Trancers II
1991
Producer
Plays Dr. Daniella Upton
Suitable Flesh
2023
Plays Nicole Garrett
Poison
2001
Plays Darla (The Witch)
Tales of Halloween
2015
Plays Carol Doreski
Puppet Master: The Littlest Reich
2018
Plays Stella
Day of Reckoning
2017
Plays Chrissie
Fraternity Vacation
1985
Plays Vera
Superhost
2021
Plays Annika's Mother
Orum
2024
Plays Leda
Robot Wars
1993
Producer
Plays Anne Fedder
Jakob's Wife
2021
Plays Renate
Sacrifice
2021
Producer
Plays Evelyn
Beyond the Gates
2016
Plays Anne Sacchetti
We Are Still Here
2015
Plays Dr. Karen Redmane
Death House
2018
Plays Ruth
King Knight
2022
Plays Nancy
Onyx the Fortuitous and the Talisman of Souls
2023
Plays Irma
Sun Choke
2015
Plays Lena O'Neill
Reborn
2018
Plays The Reverend Mother
Little Sister
2016
Plays The Woman
Deathcember
2019
Producer
Plays Mary
Road Games
2015
Plays Leslie Bison
Dead Night
2018
Plays Goldy
The Godson
1998
Plays Sadie Brady (Evil Clergyman sequence)
Pulse Pounders
1988
Plays Sonya Whitfield
Little Bites
2024
Plays Dr. Rafaela Crober
Replace
2017
Plays Ellen
Snow Valley
2024
Plays Christine Chaney
Cold Harvest
1999
Plays Mom
Alone with You
2022
Plays Sadie Brady
The Evil Clergyman
1988
Plays Ms. Master
The Sisterhood
2004
Plays Kate
Blackout
2023
Plays Mother
The Divine Tragedies
2015
Plays Ranger Susanna
Stay Out Stay Alive
2019
Plays Zoe
Read You Like a Book
2006
Plays Bonnie
Kidnapped
1988
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Every Heavy Thing
Whitney Bluewill
2025
Film
Little Bites
Sonya Whitfield
2024
Film
Orum
Annika's Mother
2024
Film
The Blue Diamond
Jacqueline
2024
Film
Cursed in Baja
Jill Garvey
2024
Film
Roger Is a Serial Killer
Carol
2024
Film
The Last Stop in Yuma County
Virginia
2024
Film
Snow Valley
Ellen
2024
Film
Suitable Flesh
Dr. Daniella Upton
2023
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Barbara Crampton and where are they from?
Barbara Crampton is 67 years old, born on December 27, 1958 in Levittown, New York, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Barbara Crampton?
Barbara Crampton is best known for roles in You're Next, Re-Animator, Body Double.
How many movies has Barbara Crampton been in?
Over a 42-year career (since 1984), Barbara Crampton has appeared in 55 movies and 5 TV shows.
What was Barbara Crampton's first movie?
The career of Barbara Crampton began with Love Thy Neighbor (1984).
What is Barbara Crampton's most recent movie or series?
Barbara Crampton's most recent release is Trauma, or Monsters All, which premiered on April 10, 2026.
What TV shows has Barbara Crampton appeared in?
On television, Barbara Crampton has appeared in The Nanny, DOTA: Dragon's Blood, Creepshow, Channel Zero.
Does Barbara Crampton have any upcoming projects?
Yes, Barbara Crampton's upcoming work includes: V/H/S/Mixtape (2026).
Barbara Crampton
1958-12-27 · Levittown, New York, USA
Barbara Crampton (born December 27, 1958) is an American actress. She made her screen debut on the daytime drama Days of Our Lives (1983), and her film debut in 1984's Body Double before starring in the horror comedy Re-Animator (1985). Crampton grew up in Vermont, was raised Catholic, and spent summers while growing up traveling the country with the carnival, as her father was a carny. After taking up acting, Crampton starred in a variety of films including Chopping Mall (1986), From Beyond (1986), Castle Freak (1995), You're Next (2011), We Are Still Here (2015), and Little Sister (2016), becoming a fan favorite Scream Queen.