Summary
- Sophie Thatcher is establishing herself as a versatile actress through compelling, complex roles.
- From Prospect to Heretic to Companion, Thatcher showcases intense and nuanced performances in diverse horror genres.
- Thatcher’s standout role as Natalie in Yellowjackets solidifies her as an iconic and promising actress in the industry.
Best recognized for her role as Natalie Scatorccio in Showtime’s cult TV series Yellowjackets, Sophie Thatcher is quickly becoming one of Hollywood’s most exciting new faces, particularly in the horror space.
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Since her feature film debut in Prospect, Thatcher has racked up a series of unique and standout genre roles, usually playing complex characters and misfits that allow her to showcase her captivating intensity and edge. Fresh off the success of Heretic, her career shows no signs of slowing down, with fans currently rushing to watch her most recent film, Companion, and tuning into the third season of Yellowjackets. Here’s a rundown of Sophie Thatcher’s best roles to date, ranked.
5
Cee – Prospect (2018)
A Determined Teenage Girl Fighting For Survival In Deep Space
Prospect
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October 2, 2018
- Runtime
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98 Minutes
- Director
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Zeek Earl, Christopher Caldwell
Serving as her big-screen debut, the 2018 indie sci-fi thriller movie Prospect opened the door for Thatcher in the film industry, immediately showing her ability to lead a movie. Starring opposite Jay Duplass and Pedro Pascal, Thatcher plays Cee, a teenage girl on a mission with her father to mine for precious resources on a toxic alien planet, which soon turns into a story of survival when they come across rival scavengers. This Western-inspired sci-fi film draws natural comparisons to The Last of Us, with its mismatched partnership between Cee and Ezra mirroring the reluctant father-daughter relationship between Ellie and Joel, making it a great choice for fans of the game or show.
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Despite effective world-building, it is Cee’s character arc that drives this low-budget film forward, and it’s Thatcher’s heartfelt portrayal that dramatically elevates the slow-burn story. The role of Cee set the tone for Thatcher’s career, establishing her ability to turn otherworldly and paranormal stories into gripping coming-of-age tales.
4
Sadie – The Boogeyman (2023)
A Grief-Stricken Teen Forced To Fight A Monster Invading Her Home
The Boogeyman
2/10
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June 2, 2023
Based on the short story by horror master Stephen King, The Boogeyman stars Sophie Thatcher as Sadie, a high school student still haunted by the loss of her mother. Her struggling father, a therapist, fails to support her and her sister, instead burying himself in his work and letting in a malevolent presence attached to one of his patients. Sadie fights to protect her sister from the terrifying supernatural entity that feeds on their grief.
In this otherwise cliché genre flick, Thatcher’s signature vulnerability and emotional depth bring an authenticity to the role that the film’s success rests on. As derivative and formulaic as this PG-13 horror movie can be, it’s an excellent platform for Thatcher to do everything she does best and is a worthy addition to her horror canon.
3
Sister Barnes – Heretic
A Mormon Missionary Captured In A Sadistic Test Of Her Faith
Heretic
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November 15, 2024
- Runtime
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111 minutes
- Director
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Bryan Woods
In A24’s religious horror film Heretic, Thatcher plays Sister Barnes, one of two Latter-Day Saint missionaries held captive by Mr. Reed, a charismatic but sadistic man (portrayed by Hugh Grant), who is hellbent on preaching his beliefs about their faith. Heretic marked Thatcher’s second time working on a project written by filmmaking duo Scott Beck and Bryan Woods, who also penned the screen adaption of The Boogeyman.
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As is typical of the actor, Thatcher’s character brings a darker edge to the movie. As a seasoned missionary with a traumatic past, Sister Barnes’ street-smarts and reserved nature play off her naive counterpart’s bubbly and trusting energy, making her the vehicle through which the audience spots the host’s red flags. This dialogue-heavy psychological horror demands the type of performance that can keep viewers hooked through its lengthy monologs and lack of traditional scares. It is the perfect stage for Thatcher’s subtle acting and nuanced emotional expression, as her suspicion slowly builds to palpable terror.
2
Iris – Companion
A Companion Robot Turned Blood-Soaked Final Girl
Companion
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January 31, 2025
- Runtime
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97 Minutes
- Director
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Drew Hancock
Thatcher is not new to horror films, but her latest entry, Companion, feels like a breath of fresh air. The team behind the twisty Airbnb horror Barbarian delivered this genre-defying AI movie, in which Thatcher stars as Iris, a highly sophisticated robot girlfriend who uncovers dark secrets about herself and her boyfriend when a weekend away turns deadly.
Writer-director Drew Hancock uses his sci-fi premise to offer commentary on feminine autonomy and objectification, with Thatcher’s Iris embodying and then deconstructing the ‘perfect girlfriend’ trope, continuing Thatcher’s affinity for dark feminist projects. The role exemplifies Thatcher’s creative versatility like never before and adds another complex horror heroine notch to her belt, perhaps her most cathartic to watch.
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Natalie Scatorcci – Yellowjackets (2021-)
The Heart And Soul Of The Yellowjackets
Yellowjackets
- Release Date
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November 14, 2021
Dubbed a ‘woman-led Lord of the Flies,’ Showtime’s Yellowjackets is a unique mix of supernatural horror, survival thriller, and coming-of-age drama in which Thatcher stars as beloved misfit Natalie, one of the survivors of a plane crash that stranded a girls’ high school soccer team in the Canadian wilderness.
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Thatcher’s performance lets viewers catch a glimpse into the adolescence of Juliette Lewis’ adult Natalie, seamlessly bridging her character evolution as the time-hopping show cross-cuts between its two timelines. Thatcher shines as the group’s outcast, effortlessly embodying Nat’s rebellious nature and intensity. The role of young Natalie in Yellowjackets put Thatcher on the map and remains her most iconic character to date.
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