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Kathryn Newton stars in Abigail, opening on April 19. The horror thriller features Newton as a member of a criminal gang with a simple plan: Kidnap an underworld boss' daugther and hold her for ransom overnight until the money comes through. Thing is, the child turns out to be a vampire, and she's not happy with the whole kidnapping situation. We're taking a look back at Kathryn Newton's career in movies, as ranked by Tomatometer. For the full list of Kathryn Newton's movies and TV shows, visit Rotten Tomatoes.
10. Paranormal Activity 4 (2012)
Tomatometer: 23%
Audience Score: 34%
Synopsis: It has been five years since Katie (Katie Featherston) murdered her sister and disappeared with her infant nephew, Hunter, in tow. Now, a new family is about to fall prey to nighttime terrors. A mysterious accident next door leads to teenage Alex (Kathryn Newton) and her family becoming the temporary guardians of Robbie (Brady Allen), a very creepy neighbor boy. Cameras installed throughout Alex's home capture the sinister events that unfold after Robbie's arrival.
Critics Consensus: While it does manage to wring a few more screams out of the franchise's surprisingly durable premise, Paranormal Activity 4 provides fans of the series with dismayingly diminishing returns.
Starring: Kathryn Newton, Matt Shively, Aiden Lovekamp, Brady Allen
Directed By: Henry Joost and Ariel Schulman
9. Bad Teacher (2011)
Tomatometer: 44%
Audience Score: 36%
Synopsis: For most, teaching is an honorable profession -- except for Elizabeth (Cameron Diaz). The foul-mouthed, boozy woman can't wait to marry a rich man and quit her job, but she has to rethink her plans when her sugar daddy dumps her. Then Scott Delacorte (Justin Timberlake), a substitute teacher who's cute and rich, arrives. Elizabeth can't wait to sink her teeth into a new meal ticket, but she faces stiff competition from Amy (Lucy Punch), a popular and perky colleague.
Critics Consensus: In spite of a promising concept and a charmingly brazen performance from Cameron Diaz, Bad Teacher is never as funny as it should be.
Starring: Cameron Diaz, Justin Timberlake, Jason Segel, Lucy Punch
Directed By: Jake Kasdan
8. Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania (2023)
Tomatometer: 46%
Audience Score: 82%
Synopsis: Super-Hero partners Scott Lang (Paul Rudd) and Hope van Dyne (Evangeline Lilly) return to continue their adventures as Ant-Man and the Wasp. Together, with Hope's parents Janet van Dyne (Michelle Pfeiffer) and Hank Pym (Michael Douglas), and Scott's daughter Cassie Lang (Kathryn Newton), the family finds themselves exploring the Quantum Realm, interacting with strange new creatures and embarking on an adventure that will push them beyond the limits of what they thought possible.
Critics Consensus: Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania mostly lacks the spark of fun that elevated earlier adventures, but Jonathan Majors' Kang is a thrilling villain poised to alter the course of the MCU.
Starring: Paul Rudd, Evangeline Lilly, Jonathan Majors, Kathryn Newton
Directed By: Peyton Reed
7. Lisa Frankenstein (2024)
Tomatometer: 51%
Audience Score: 81%
Synopsis: A coming of RAGE love story from acclaimed writer Diablo Cody (Jennifer's Body) about a misunderstood teenager and her high school crush, who happens to be a handsome corpse. After a set of playfully horrific circumstances bring him back to life, the two embark on a murderous journey to find love, happiness... and a few missing body parts along the way.
Critics Consensus: An affectionate callback to classic horror comedies of the '80s, Lisa Frankenstein can be fun in its own right despite not quite measuring up to the movies it imitates. Read critic reviews
Starring: Kathryn Newton, Cole Sprouse, Carla Gugino
Directed by: Zelda Williams
6. Pokémon Detective Pikachu (2019)
Tomatometer: 68%
Audience Score: 79%
Synopsis: Ace detective Harry Goodman goes mysteriously missing, prompting his 21-year-old son, Tim, to find out what happened. Aiding in the investigation is Harry's former Pokémon partner, wise-cracking, adorable super-sleuth Detective Pikachu. Finding that they are uniquely equipped to work together, as Tim is the only human who can talk with Pikachu, they join forces to unravel the tangled mystery.
Critics Consensus: Pokémon Detective Pikachu may not take its wonderfully bizarre premise as far as it could have, but this offbeat adaptation should catch most -- if not all -- of the franchise's fans.
Starring: Ryan Reynolds, Justice Smith, Kathryn Newton, Bill Nighy
Directed By: Rob Letterman
5. The Map of Tiny Perfect Things (2021)
Tomatometer: 78%
Audience Score: 72%
Synopsis: The film tells the story of quick-witted teen Mark, contentedly living the same day in an endless loop whose world is turned upside-down when he meets mysterious Margaret also stuck in the time loop. Mark and Margaret form a magnetic partnership, setting out to find all the tiny things that make that one day perfect. What follows is a love story with a fantastical twist, as the two struggle to figure out how -- and whether -- to escape their never-ending day.
Critics Consensus: Its characters' time-loop journey is a little bumpy and fairly familiar, but heartfelt charm and likeable leads make A Map of Tiny Perfect Things worth following.
Starring: Kathryn Newton, Kyle Allen, Jermaine Harris
Directed By: Ian Samuels
4. Ben is Back (2018)
Tomatometer: 82%
Audience Score: 69%
Synopsis: Nineteen-year-old Ben Burns unexpectedly returns to his family's suburban home on Christmas Eve. Ben's mom, Holly, is relieved and welcoming but wary of her son's drug addiction. Over a turbulent 24 hours, new truths are revealed, and a mother's undying love gets put to the test as Holly does everything in her power to keep Ben clean.
Critics Consensus: Refreshingly understated, Ben Is Back subverts family drama stereotypes - and provides a forum for terrific performances from Lucas Hedges and Julia Roberts.
Starring: Julia Roberts, Lucas Hedges, Courtney B. Vance, Kathryn Newton
Directed By: Peter Hedges
3. Freaky (2020)
Tomatometer: 83%
Audience Score: 80%
Synopsis: Seventeen-year-old Millie Kessler spends her days trying to survive high school and the cruel actions of the popular crowd. But when she becomes the latest target of the Butcher, the town's infamous serial killer, her senior year becomes the least of her worries. When the Butcher's mystical dagger causes him and Millie to magically switch bodies, the frightened teen learns she has just 24 hours to get her identity back before she looks like a middle-aged maniac forever.
Critics Consensus: An entertaining slasher with a gender-bending, body-swapping twist, this horror-comedy juggles genres with Freaky fun results.
Starring: Vince Vaughn, Kathryn Newton
Directed By: Christopher Landon
2. Blockers (2018)
Tomatometer: 84%
Audience Score: 51%
Synopsis: Julie, Kayla and Sam are three high school seniors who make a pact to lose their virginity on prom night. Lisa, Mitchell and Hunter are three overprotective parents who flip out when they find out about their daughters' plans. They soon join forces for a wild and chaotic quest to stop the girls from sealing the deal -- no matter what the cost.
Critics Consensus: Blockers puts a gender-swapped spin on the teen sex comedy -- one elevated by strong performances, a smartly funny script, and a surprisingly enlightened perspective.
Starring: Leslie Mann, Ike Barinholtz, John Cena, Kathryn Newton, Geraldine Viswanathan, Gideon Adlon
Directed By: Kay Cannon
1. Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri (2017)
Tomatometer: 90%
Audience Score: 87%
Synopsis: After months have passed without a culprit in her daughter's murder case, Mildred Hayes makes a bold move, painting three signs leading into her town with a controversial message directed at William Willoughby, the town's revered chief of police. When his second-in-command, Officer Dixon -- an immature mother's boy with a penchant for violence -- gets involved, the battle is only exacerbated.
Critics Consensus: Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri deftly balances black comedy against searing drama -- and draws unforgettable performances from its veteran cast along the way.
Starring: Frances McDormand, Woody Harrelson, Sam Rockwell
Directed By: Martin McDonagh
