Scene from Eaten Alive (1976)

Alternate Names: Janice Jordan, Janis Eve Lynn, Janis Lynn, Janus Blyth, Tiffany Jones, Janice Jordan, Janis Lynn, Janus Blyth, Tiffany Jones

Physical Characteristics: N/A

First Appearances:

• The Centerfold Girls (1974) as Room Mate

Most Important Roles:

• Eaten Alive (1976) as Lynette
• The Hills Have Eyes (1977) as Ruby
• Phantom of the Paradise (1974) as Groupie
• Invasion of the Scream Queens (1992) as Herself
• The Centerfold Girls (1974) as Room Mate
• The Incredible Melting Man (1977) as Nell Winters
• Zuma Beach (1978) as Jennifer
• Spine (1986) as Carrie Lonegan
• Soldier's Fortune (1991) as Alex Prichard
• Marilyn: The Untold Story (1980) as

Career Highlights:

• Eaten Alive (1976)
• The Hills Have Eyes (1977)
• Phantom of the Paradise (1974)
• Invasion of the Scream Queens (1992)
• The Centerfold Girls (1974)
• The Incredible Melting Man (1977)
• Zuma Beach (1978)
• Spine (1986)
• Soldier's Fortune (1991)
• Marilyn: The Untold Story (1980)

Janus Blythe, a striking brunette with notable charisma, gained prominence in 1970s horror films and exploitation features. She began her acting career in 'The Centerfold Girls' (1974) and 'Phantom of the Paradise' (1974). Blythe's breakthrough role was Ruby, the rebellious daughter in Wes Craven's 'The Hills Have Eyes' (1977), which she initially auditioned for as Lynn but requested to play Ruby instead. She reprised this role in 'The Hills Have Eyes Part II' (1984). Other notable performances include a small town tramp in Tobe Hooper's 'Eaten Alive' (1976) and a close encounter with the titular character in 'The Incredible Melting Man' (1977). Her last credited role was in 'Soldier's Fortune' (1991). Blythe has participated in retrospectives for her films and hosts a talk show on Los Angeles public access cable television.