AceShowbiz - Samara Weaving is set to star in two horror films premiering at SXSW 2026, marking a significant moment in her career as both a rising scream queen and a first-time mother.

In a recent Zoom interview from Los Angeles, the Australian actress opened up about balancing her busy professional life with her personal journey into motherhood. The upcoming films Ready or Not 2: Here I Come and Over Your Dead Body are both making their world premieres at the Austin, Texas festival, showcasing Weaving's growing influence in the horror genre.

Despite her current passion for horror, Weaving revealed she was initially terrified of scary movies as a child. She recounted, "I was a scaredy-cat growing up, I did not like horror movies." Her transformation began after landing her first major American role in The Babysitter, which motivated her to immerse herself in horror films to better understand the genre. This deep dive led her to develop a strong affinity for horror, even though it was not an instinctive love at first.

Weaving humorously mentioned that her fear was so intense as a kid that she had to be pulled away from even mild films like 101 Dalmatians, emphasizing just how far she has come to become a key figure in modern horror cinema.

With three starring roles lined up and her SXSW double feature debut, Samara Weaving is solidifying her status in the genre while embracing the new chapter of motherhood, making 2026 a pivotal year for the actress.