The Lightning Hour Lin Shaye: Star of Insidious and Something About Mary (Season 2, Episode 7)
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The Lightning Hour

Lin Shaye: Star of Insidious and Something About Mary (Season 2, Episode 7)

TV Episode | Talk-Show

The Lightning Hour hosts, Rico E. Anderson, Sasha Kerbel and Rachelle Henry get in the spooky season mood with the iconic scream queen Lin Shaye of the "Insidious" franchise. She shares about memories of her father's bedtime stories and ...See moreThe Lightning Hour hosts, Rico E. Anderson, Sasha Kerbel and Rachelle Henry get in the spooky season mood with the iconic scream queen Lin Shaye of the "Insidious" franchise. She shares about memories of her father's bedtime stories and how her mother provided materials for her to bring her imagination to life. She regaled us with stories of studying with Uta Hagen, Stella Adler and Lee Strasberg and about auditioning for a role in Jack Nicholson's film, Goin' South. She mesmerized us with stories of her multiple collaborations with the Farrelly Brothers and how she created her characters for "There's Something About Mary," "Dumb and Dumber, " and "Kingpin, " as well other memorable characters. Ms. Shaye reveals how big of an impact her brother, Robert Shaye, creator of New Line Cinema, has made on her career and life. Shaye captivates us with her love of comedy and horror, and talks about her iconic leading role as Elise Rainier in the Insidious franchise. See less

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4 cast members

Name	Known for
Rachelle Henry Self - Host Self - Host See fewer	The Mosquito Coast (2021)
Rico E. Anderson Self - Host Self - Host See fewer	Truth Be Told (2019)
Sasha Kerbel Self - Host Self - Host See fewer	American Trash (2024)
Lin Shaye Self - Guest Self - Guest See fewer	Insidious (I) (2010)