Neve Campbell has always been a unique actress, able to star in everything from primetime dramas like Party of Five to box office hits like Scream, and even indie films that are obscure to most audiences, like Partition.
In recent years, Campbell has returned to big-name projects like the Netflix series House of Cards and the summer blockbuster Skyscraper. Seeing as she is making a comeback in Hollywood, we're looking at her ten highest-rated films, according to Rotten Tomatoes.
Walter (2015) - 54%
Walter is a shy guy who works at the local cinema...and he's also the guy who chooses whether you go to heaven or hell. The only person's fate he can't decide is his own.
Walter is about self-discovery and learning to live, even though times can be tough. The indie film is also loaded with acting pros, including Campbell,William H. Macy, Virginia Madsen, and Jim Gaffigan.
The Craft (1996) - 55%
When The Craft was released, it was a hit. The movie centered around a group of young witches living in Los Angeles, and had a soundtrack filled with '90s icons like Our Lady Peace, Jewel, and Letters to Cleo. But in the decades since the film's release, the film only grown in popularity. It has developed a strong LGBTQ and cult following, which developed into widespread praise from younger audiences everywhere. Now, the movie is set to be rebooted by the famed horror production company, Blumhouse.
Scream 4 (2011) - 60%
The Scream series was always unique in the horror world. It's both a genuine slasher film that is extremely scary and well made while also perfectly executing critiques on the genre and the film industry as a whole. Scream 4 was released 11 years after Scream 3, and a lot in the world had changed.
Not only had social media and smartphones altered life since Scream 3, but what horror fans demanded in a movie had also evolved. Scream 4 played with the changes and presented a well-rounded followup to the franchise.
The Lion King 2: Simba's Pride (1998) - 62%
The Lion King had a direct-to-video sequel in 1998 that was met with mixed reviews. Many said the movie was entertaining for what it was, but almost everyone agreed that it came nowhere near the original. In the film, Neve Campbell voiced Kiara, the daughter of Simba and Nala. While the movie is nowhere near as spectacular as the original, it sold millions of copies and performed well in the video rental market, becoming a financial success for Disney.
Wild Things (1998) - 63%
Wild Things was like Cruel Intentions on steroids. It was full of soapy drama and plot twists galore. But the movie is mostly known for its risque scenes, including the infamous kiss between Neve Campbell and Denise Richards, a scene involving a ménage à trois, and lots of Kevin Bacon. The movie went on to spawn three direct-to-DVD sequels and cemented Neve Campbell as a '90s icon.
Reefer Madness (2005) - 71%
Reefer Madness was originally a 1936 American propaganda film warning parents that a new dangerous drug had hit the streets: marijuana. In the '90s, a musical farce of the film was made, and in 2005, Showtime turned the musical into a movie.
A talented cast including Campbell, Kristen Bell, Ana Gasteyer, Alan Cumming, and even Campbell's brother, Christian Campbell, all joined together to create one of the wildest movie musicals of all time.
The Company (2003) - 72%
Not only did Neve Campbell star in The Company, but she also co-wrote and co-produced the film. The movie centers around the famed Joffrey Ballet, and is made up of numerous stories from the dancers, choreographers, and employees of the dance company. While most audiences won't recognize the movie, it was an indie darling of 2003, and received considerable praise from critics. The movie has also become a favorite among dancers, who love the film's portrayal of what life in the industry is like.
Scream (1996) - 79%
Slasher fans around the world can personally thank Scream for rebooting the genre. The late '80s and early '90s were the death of slashers. Franchises like Friday the 13th, A Nightmare on Elm Street, and Halloween had been run into the ground through countless sequels that kept getting worse and worse.
Then, out of nowhere, Wes Craven gave audiences Scream, a self-aware horror film that was both scary and smart. The movie went on to smash the box office, and instantly, the genre was reborn, and Neve Campbell became one of horror's leading scream queens.
Scream 2 (1997) - 82%
Scream 2 is one of those rare instances where a sequel actually surpasses the original. In this movie, a copycat killer is trying to honor and replicate the killings from the first film. And oddly enough, though the movie is set two years after the events of the original, Scream 2 was actually released less than a year after Scream hit theaters. The sequel is remembered for Jada Pinkett Smith's opening scene and the class debate on sequels.
Panic (2000) - 91%
Walter wasn't the first time Campbell worked with William H. Macy. The two starred together in Panic, a film about a hitman (Macy) who discovers that his next job is to murder his therapist. In the film, Macy's character falls in love with Campbell, and is forced to reevaluate his life, "career", and the choices he's made. While the movie never received a large theater release, critics unanimously praised the film, especially Macy's and Campbell's performances.