Screen Rant

  • Brittany Murphy gained far more recognition in her other 2000s movies. 1 / 7

  • Prior to starring in Cherry Falls, the young actress gained accolades for her work in Girl, Interrupted... 2 / 7

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  • ... and the cult classic teen comedy, Clueless. 3 / 7

  • Cherry Falls, which released in 2000, was overlooked due to it being largely out of print and going straight for a TV release. 4 / 7

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  • However, the teen slasher takes notes from other movies in the same era, like Scream and I Know What You Did Last Summer. 5 / 7

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  • It also showcases some of Murphy's best work in the lead role, Jody. Murphy manages to deploy her charm and charisma... 6 / 7

  • ... alongside good final girl instincts. If not for her passing in 2009 and Cherry Falls never landing, Murphy had such potential in horror. 7 / 7