Susan Petrie
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Nomi alternativi: Sue Helen Petrie, Sue Petrie
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Susan Petrie (1952–2015) was a versatile Canadian actress who became a prominent figure in the Canadian film industry during the 1970s. She gained international cult recognition for her role as Janine Tudor in David Cronenberg’s 1975 body-horror classic Shivers (also known as They Came From Within), where she delivered a memorable performance alongside Barbara Steele.
Born in Nova Scotia, Petrie began her career as a teenager, quickly making a name for herself in television. She starred in her own CBC series, Toby, and appeared in the 1973 television adaptation of Tom Sawyer. Her film career was equally active during this era; she appeared in a variety of productions including the comedy Loving and Laughing (1971), the coming-of-age film Rip-Off (1971), and the thriller Sunday in the Country (1974).
Beyond live-action roles, Petrie’s work extended to the Canadian stage and voice acting, most notably contributing to the 1981 cult animated feature Heavy Metal. Often credited as Sue Helen Petrie, she was known for her emotional range—a trait emphasized by director David Cronenberg, who famously used onions on set to help her achieve the intense, tearful performance required for her role in Shivers. Susan Petrie passed away on April 16, 2015, at the age of 63, leaving behind a legacy as a key talent in the "Canuxploitation" era of cinema.
