Maika Monroe

Maika Monroe, born as Dillon Monroe Buckley on May 29, 1993, is a well recognized American actress who has made significant strides in the film industry. She kicked off her film career with the drama 'At Any Price' in 2012 before becoming a household name with the thriller 'The Guest' and the horror movie 'It Follows', both released in 2014. Her strong performances firmly positioned her as a 'scream queen' in the industry. She also played leading roles in the thrillers 'Greta' (2018) and 'Watcher' (2022), and the horror film 'Longlegs' in 2024.

Beyond her well-acclaimed roles in horror and thriller genres, Monroe plays diverse roles such as in the action movie 'Independence Day: Resurgence' (2016), the neo-noir 'Hot Summer Nights' (2017), the black comedy 'Villains' (2019), and the action film 'God is a Bullet' (2023). Monroe was born in Santa Barbara, California, and spent most of her early life there before moving to the Dominican Republic at 17 to continue her training in kiteboarding. She completed her high school online and became a professional kiteboarder until 2015. Her acting debut was on Eleventh Hour, a drama series, and she relocated to Los Angeles with her first film role in 'At Any Price'. In 2024, she was cast alongside Nicolas Cage in the horror film 'Longlegs' which became the highest grossing independent feature of that year.