Born in 1950, Roscoe Born made his mark in the world of cult cinema with notable performances in Jailbait Babysitter (1977) and The Haunting of Sarah Hardy (1989). His work in these films reflects a unique blend of exploitation and psychological horror, where he navigates complex characters that resonate with fans of the genre. With a background in television soap operas, Born's transition to film allowed him to explore darker, more nuanced roles, adding depth to the cult-film conversation.
The Haunting of Sarah Hardy
Sela Ward stars as beautiful, vulnerable heiress Sarah Hardy, recently wed and returning to her isolated childhood home, The Pines, to claim her vast inheritance. But something – or someone – evil waits there for her. It could be real. Or imagined. Whatever it is , it wants to drive Sarah into madness. And on the other side of madness lies murder. Featuring a tour de force performances by Morgan Fairchild and Polly Bergen, The Haunting of Sarah Hardy is sheer gothic suspense at its most wicked.
