Valerie Curtin, born in 1945 in Jackson Heights, New York, is an actress known for her role in Maxie (1985), where she brings a distinct charm to the film's exploration of identity and the supernatural. With a background that includes a familial connection to radio and television, Curtin's performances resonate within the cult film community. Her work in Maxie exemplifies the quirky, offbeat tone of 1980s cinema, making her a noteworthy figure in the landscape of exploitation and cult classics.
Maxie
When Nick and Jan move into their new apartment in San Francisco, the batty landlady upstairs tells them about a girl who used to live there in the 20's: a brash young party girl named Maxie, who died in a car crash the morning before her big audition for a Hollywood studio. The trouble is, Maxie, or rather her ghost, hasn't left the house. Worse, she can take over Jan's body. And the only way she's going to leave is if she gets that audition.