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Janus Blythe

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Janus Blythe (born January 29, 1951) is an American actress and scream queen known for her roles in horror films. She played major roles in films by Wes Craven, Tobe Hooper, and other major horror film directors during the latter half of the twentieth century.[1][2][3]

A major role was that of Ruby, a feral girl in the middle of the Nevada desert, in the original 1977 film The Hills Have Eyes directed by Wes Craven. Craven wanted the actress playing the role to be fast, and Blythe won the role by racing other girls trying out for the role and beating them.[4]

Filmography

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Film performances
Year Title Role Notes
1974 The Centerfold Girls Roommate (as Janis Lynn)
1974 Phantom of the Paradise Groupie (as Janis Eve Lynn)
1975 Aloha, Bobby and Rose Bar waitress / dancer
1976 C.B. Hustlers The C.B. Hustlers (as Janice Jordan)
1976 The Cheerleaders Cheerleader
1976 Eaten Alive Lynette (as Janus Blyth)
1976 Drive-In Massacre Alan's Date (as Tiffany Jones)
1977 Black Oak Conspiracy Melba Barnes
1977 The Hills Have Eyes Ruby
1977 The Incredible Melting Man Nell Winters
1978 Zuma Beach Jennifer
1980 Marilyn: The Untold Story unknown role
1984 The Hills Have Eyes Part II Rachel / Ruby
1986 Spine Carrie Lonegan
1992 Invasion of the Scream Queens Herself
2010 Video Nasties: Moral Panic, Censorship & Videotape Archive Footage

References

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  1. ^ "The Hills Have Eyes Part II". January 1985.
  2. ^ "Specs revealed for Wes Craven's The Hills Have Eyes Blu-ray release". 23 August 2011.
  3. ^ "This September Arrow Video Will Set Fire To Your Bank Balance With Bava And More". 28 June 2019.
  4. ^ "11 Terrifying Facts About The Hills Have Eyes". 22 July 2017.
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