Janus Blythe

Janus Blythe (born January 29, 1951) is an American actress and scream queen known for her roles in horror films. She played major roles in films by Wes Craven, Tobe Hooper, and other major horror film directors during the latter half of the twentieth century.

A major role was that of Ruby, a feral girl in the middle of the Nevada desert, in the original 1977 film The Hills Have Eyes directed by Wes Craven. Craven wanted the actress playing the role to be a fast runner, and Blythe won the role by racing other girls trying out for the role and beating them.

Filmography + Film performances Year Title Role Notes 1974 The Centerfold Girls Roommate (as Janis Lynn) 1974 Phantom of the Paradise Groupie (as Janis Eve Lynn) 1975 Aloha, Bobby and Rose Bar waitress / dancer 1976 C.B. Hustlers The C.B. Hustlers (as Janice Jordan) 1976 The Cheerleaders Cheerleader 1976 Eaten Alive Lynette (as Janus Blyth) 1976 Drive-In Massacre Alan's Date (as Tiffany Jones) 1977 Black Oak Conspiracy Melba Barnes 1977 The Hills Have Eyes Ruby 1977 The Incredible Melting Man Nell Winters 1978 Zuma Beach Jennifer 1980 Marilyn: The Untold Story unknown role 1984 The Hills Have Eyes Part II Rachel / Ruby 1986 Spine Carrie Lonegan 1992 Invasion of the Scream Queens Herself 2010 Video Nasties: Moral Panic, Censorship & Videotape Archive Footage