Scene from Blood Tracks (1985)

First Appearances:

• Pericles, Prince of Tyre (1984) as Marina's Companion

Most Important Roles:

• Red Road (2006) as Woman in Denim Skirt
• Pericles, Prince of Tyre (1984) as Marina's Companion
• Blood Tracks (1985) as Linda
• Lucky (2004) as Liz

Career Highlights:

• Red Road (2006)
• Pericles, Prince of Tyre (1984)
• Blood Tracks (1985)
• Lucky (2004)

Frances Kelly is an actress best known for her role in the 1985 cult horror film Blood Tracks (also known as Sentieri di sangue). In this Swedish-American slasher production, she portrayed the character Linda, one of the primary figures caught in a deadly struggle against a family of mountain-dwelling mutants. The film has maintained a lasting legacy among fans of 80s exploitation cinema and was recently brought back into the spotlight with a high-definition restoration by Vinegar Syndrome. Beyond her work in the horror genre, Kelly is also credited with appearances in the drama Red Road (2006) and the production Lucky (2004), showcasing her versatility across different eras of filmmaking.

First Appearances:

• Blood Tracks (1985) as Joanna

Most Important Roles:

• Blood Tracks (1985) as Joanna

Career Highlights:

• Blood Tracks (1985)

Helena Jacks is an actress primarily recognized for her contributions to cult cinema, specifically within the horror and science fiction genres. She first gained international attention for her role in the 1985 Swedish-produced slasher film
"Blood Tracks" (also released as Shocking Heavy Metal), where she portrayed the character Joanna. The film, which follows a glam metal band and their film crew as they are hunted by a cannibalistic family in the snowy mountains, became a staple of 1980s exploitation cinema, cementing Jacks' status among fans of the genre.

Following her appearance in the mid-80s, Jacks took a significant hiatus from the screen, eventually returning to acting for the 2015 independent feature "Violet City". In this visually distinct, post-apocalyptic science fiction film, she moved away from her horror roots to play the character Professor Mercuria. Although her filmography is relatively selective, Helena Jacks remains a notable figure in niche cinema, remembered for her presence in era-defining low-budget productions and her enduring appeal to fans of European cult films.

First Appearances:

• Blood Tracks (1985) as Mary

Most Important Roles:

• Blood Tracks (1985) as Mary

Career Highlights:

• Blood Tracks (1985)

Karina Lee is an actress primarily recognized for her role in the 1985 cult horror film "Blood Tracks" (originally titled Sentieri di sangue). In this Swedish slasher production, she portrays Mary, a member of a film crew that travels to a remote, snow-covered mountain range to shoot a music video for a rock band.

During the film's narrative, her character becomes a central figure in the survival struggle when the group is targeted by a family of feral, mountain-dwelling psychopaths. One of her most notable sequences involves being trapped in a vehicle during a massive avalanche, a scene that highlights the film’s unique blend of "hair metal" aesthetics and brutal exploitation horror.

While her filmography is limited, Lee’s performance has gained renewed visibility among genre enthusiasts due to modern restorations of the film. Most notably, the boutique label Vinegar Syndrome released a 4K restoration of "Blood Tracks," preserving her contribution to 1980s international horror cinema for a new generation of cult movie fans.

First Appearances:

• Electric Blue 18 (1985) as

Most Important Roles:

• Flodder (1986) as Striptease dancer
• Blood Tracks (1985) as Sarah
• The Secrets of Love: Three Rakish Tales (1986) as Weaver's wife
• Electric Blue 18 (1985) as
• The Lair of the White Worm (1988) as Maid / Nun
• Split Second (1992) as Nightclub Stripper
• Salome's Last Dance (1988) as 2nd Slave
• Taffin (1988) as Lola the Stripper

Career Highlights:

• Flodder (1986)
• Blood Tracks (1985)
• The Secrets of Love: Three Rakish Tales (1986)
• Electric Blue 18 (1985)
• The Lair of the White Worm (1988)
• Split Second (1992)
• Salome's Last Dance (1988)
• Taffin (1988)

Tina Shaw is a British actress and model who became a recognizable face in cult and genre cinema during the 1980s and early 1990s. She is best known for her roles in stylized horror and international co-productions. One of her most notable early roles was in the 1985 Swedish-American slasher film Blood Tracks, where she played Sarah, a member of a film crew targeted by a group of mountain-dwelling killers.

In 1986, she made a memorable appearance in the Dutch box-office hit Flodder (released internationally as Flodder - Eine Familie zum Knutschen), playing a striptease dancer in the eccentric comedy. Her career frequently crossed paths with visionary director Ken Russell, appearing in his films The Lair of the White Worm (1988), where she played a maid, and Salome’s Last Dance (1988).

Throughout the late 80s, Shaw continued to work in high-profile genre films, including the action-thriller Taffin (1988) starring Pierce Brosnan, and the gritty sci-fi cult classic Split Second (1992) alongside Rutger Hauer. Her filmography also includes appearances in erotic anthologies and series such as Softly from Paris (1986–1991) and The Secrets of Love: Three Rakish Tales (1986). Known for her striking presence, Shaw remains a celebrated figure among fans of 80s cult cinema.