Kathryn Newton is again leaning into horror with The Devil’s Mouth, a film that adds to her growing run of genre projects. The new movie follows college friends who unknowingly enter an underwater cave where sharks are waiting, giving the actress another survival-focused role as audiences continue to link her name with modern horror.
The conversation around Newton has increasingly centered on whether she has earned full scream queen status. With The Devil’s Mouth described as her sixth horror title out of seven films, the label is becoming harder to avoid. Her recent work has helped position her as one of the more recognizable young faces in the genre, especially in stories built around danger, suspense and final-girl energy.
At the same time, interest in Newton extends beyond horror. The Hollywood Reporter piece also points to Avengers: Doomsday, connecting her current genre momentum with attention around a major comic-book franchise. While the focus remains on her latest thriller, the Marvel angle adds to curiosity about where her career is headed next.
Taken together, The Devil’s Mouth and the Avengers: Doomsday discussion show why Newton remains a closely watched performer. She is building a screen identity that blends horror credibility with big-franchise visibility, making her one of the more talked-about young actors working across both spaces.
