| Birth date | June 4, 1925 |
|---|---|
| Birth place | Andover, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Death date | January 23, 2013 (aged 87) |
| Death place | Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1995–2010 |
| Notable works | Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers (1995) |
| Spouse | Gus (?–1990) (his death) |
Janice Knickrehm (June 4, 1925 – January 23, 2013) was an American actress who appeared in numerous Salt Lake City-based film productions, and is perhaps best known for her role as Ms. Blankenship in the film Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers (1995).
Career
Knickrehm, who appeared in numerous stage productions in Salt Lake City, made her feature film debut in the horror film Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers (1995) portraying Minnie Blankenship, a boarding house owner and member of a cult harvesting the power of killer Michael Myers.[1]
She later appeared in SLC Punk! (1998),[2] Absence of the Good (1999),[3] and Little Secrets (2001).[4]
Knickrehm made an appearance at the 25th anniversary fan convention for Halloween held in Pasadena, California in 2003. She participated in a discussion panel that consisted of Kim Darby, Bradford English, and Marianne Hagan, among others, that allowed fans attending the event to ask questions of the cast and crew about the film and their experiences on the set.[5]
Personal life
Knickrehm was married to her husband, Gus for many years before his death on January 21, 1990. Together they had seven children; five sons - Gene, John, Honore, Matthew and Gus, and two daughters - Maggie and Elizabeth.[6]
Death
Knickrehm died on January 23, 2013. A memorial mass was held for Knickrehm at the Saint Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Salt Lake City.[7]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers | Minnie Blankenship | [8] | |
| 1996 | Invasion of Privacy | Landlady | [2] | |
| 1997 | Not in This Town | Grandma Lemble | Television film | |
| 1997 | Promised Land | Ethel Argyle | ||
| 1998 | SLC Punk! | Liquor Store Woman | [2] | |
| 1999 | Absence of the Good | Agnes Thurmond | Television film | [3] |
| 2000 | Cover Me | Joan Crowe | ||
| 2001 | Little Secrets | Mrs. Neiderhoffer | [4] | |
| 2002 | Journey to Harmony | Granny | ||
| 2003 | Everwood | Church Woman | ||
| 2005 | Life Is Ruff | School Librarian | ||
| 2007 | The Haunting of Marsten Manor | Dorothy Marsten | [9] | |
| 2008 | Wieners | Mrs. Harrison | ||
| 2010 | Den Brother | Ingrid | Final film role |
References
- ^ "Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers". Moria Reviews: The Science Fiction Horror and Fantasy Film Review. November 1, 1999. Archived October 23, 2023 at the Wayback Machine.
- ^ "Janice Knickrehm". Turner Classic Movies. Archived from the original on October 20, 2020. Retrieved October 23, 2023.
- ^ "Absence of the Good". TV Guide. Archived October 23, 2023 at the Wayback Machine.
- ^ Willis, John (ed.) (2003). "Domestic Films". Screen World: 2003 Film Annual. Vol. 54. Applause Theatre & Cinema Books. p. 197. ISBN 1557835268. – via Internet Archive
- ^ Gingold, Michael (July 26, 2006). "DVD Review: HALLOWEEN: 25 YEARS OF TERROR". Fangoria. Archived October 23, 2023 at the Wayback Machine.
- ^ "Janice Knickrehm Obituary". Salt Lake Tribune. January 2013.
- ^ "Obituary: Janice Knickrehm". Starks Funeral Home. Archived October 23, 2023 at the Wayback Machine.
- ^ "Halloween 6: The Curse of Michael Myers". Filmsite. Archived October 23, 2023 at the Wayback Machine.
- ^ "The Haunting of Marsten Manor". Mormon Literature & Creative Arts. Harold B. Lee Library. Archived October 23, 2023 at the Wayback Machine.
External links
- Janice Knickrehm at IMDb