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Maria Olsen (born July 22, 1966) is a South African film producer and actress known for her many roles in horror films. These include Paranormal Activity 3, The Lords of Salem, Gore Orphanage, and Starry Eyes.
Maria Olsen is a versatile and prolific performer in horror and thriller films, TV shows and shorts. She has won awards, worked with Rob Zombie and appeared in Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief.
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Maria Olsen is a South African-born actress and producer who has appeared in over 65 feature films and 150 shorts, TV shows, music videos and commercials. She is known for her roles in Percy Jackson & the Olympians, Paranormal Activity 3, American Horror Story and Rob Zombie's Lords of Salem.
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Ha! I always get asked this question, and I always refuse to answer it as I don’t want to play favorites! I will, however, give you this list of projects that I particularly enjoyed for one reason or another: — I Spit On Your Grave Deja Vu – It was an absolute joy working with the team responsible for bringing us the original 1978 cult classic I Sp...
I think that, for the longest time, women haven’t really been taken seriously in the genre in behind-the-camera positions. Almost every horror film worth its salt has a lovely leading lady, but when the time comes for women to write, direct, DP, produce etc, there are far fewer opportunities (although this DOES appear to be changing for the better!...
I’ve been blessed to have several feature films released over the last few months: Krampus: Origins in November, All The Creatures Were Stirring in December and now Painkillers in January. I can’t wait to see what February has to bring, and I’m hoping it’s news about ISOYGDV! Also, Beast of Our Fathers, The Sunday Night Slaughter and Ghost in the G...
I’ve given this advice out before, but I think it bears repeating: If you think you MAY want a career in acting, then don’t do it — choose something else instead BUT If you CANNOT LIVE without acting, then don’t ever let anything get in the way of your goals!
Learn about Maria Olsen's career, favorite roles, challenges, and projects in the horror genre. She talks about I Spit On Your Grave Deja Vu, African Gothic, Krampus: Origins, and more.
- With 98 credits to your name in just under 6 years, you have certainly blazed a wide path in the film industry, with horror being one of your main venues!
- 2009’s A Gothic Tale was your next jump into the genre. The film was directed by Justin Paul Ritter and has “Rowdy” Roddy Piper in the role of The Narrator.
- Three other horror feature films are listed on your resume for the year of 2009: Dan Donley’s Shellter, Edward Payson’s Morbid: A Love Story and Patrick Horvath’s Die-ner (Get It?).
- Victor Bornia’s Darkening Sky and David and Bob Molinari’s The Bork were your two horror features in 2010, and from the synopsis’ of the films, they are are on the total opposite sides of the spectrum.
Maria Olsen is known for her roles in Percy Jackson, Paranormal Activity, American Horror Story and more. She has also won awards, directed films and founded MOnsterworks66 production company.
Yes, anyone can claim that one person works more than someone else, but with her tremendous creative output, Maria Olsen – Horror’s Hardest Working Woman makes the words resonate. In fact, Maria has appeared in over 200 film and television projects.
