Ellie Cornell was up against several actresses for role of Rachel in Halloween 4 and was screen tested many times before winning the role. Director Dwight H. Little was impressed with her performance and her ability to carry the load while still appealing to audiences as the Midwestern girl next store.
Ellie quickly became a fan favorite and returned in Halloween 5. Sadly, she didn’t make it out of the first act as Michael finally got her. A decision Akkad later said he regretted, but one that did leave uncertainty for the rest of the cast. If a main character can die … anyone else can too.
Her other projects include appearing in such films as Disney’s Chips: The War Dog, Married to the Mob and the video game adaptation of House of the Dead and its sequel. Ellie has also appeared on TV Femme Fatales. Ellie continues to work in Hollywood today and also makes appearances at horror conventions around the world.
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