Sure, we all know her from blockbusters like "Kick-Ass" and "Carrie," but Chloë has an extensive filmography that's criminally underrated.
1. "Let Me In" (2010) How 'bout a vampire love story that's not, you know, overly cheesy "Twilight"-style? Moretz plays Abby, a mysterious girl who moves next door to Owen, a bullied young boy. Owen notices weird things about Abby, like how she doesn't feel the cold and only comes out at night. Eventually, he discovers she's a vampire, but instead of running for the hills, they form a deep bond.
Moretz's Abby is no average bloodsucker; she's got depth and emotion that makes you forget she's a creature of the night.
2. "Clouds of Sils Maria" (2014) Moretz plays Jo-Ann Ellis, a Hollywood starlet who's set to appear in a remake of a film that made her co-star Maria (Juliette Binoche) famous years ago.
In a meta-twist, Maria is now cast in the role of the older woman in the film. Chloë's character is the embodiment of young Hollywood — vibrant but volatile. Throughout the movie, she shakes up Maria's world, forcing her to confront her insecurities about aging.
3. "The Miseducation of Cameron Post" (2018) This one's set in the early '90s and follows Moretz as Cameron Post, a girl sent to a gay conversion therapy center after getting caught with another girl. At the center, Cameron meets other teens who are going through the same experience. Together, they navigate the narrow-minded beliefs of the institution while trying to stay true to themselves.
4. "Hick" (2011) This one's a road movie, but don't expect any happy-go-lucky singalongs. Moretz plays Luli, a Nebraska teen who hits the road to escape her dysfunctional family. She meets some colorful characters, like Glenda, a grifter who teaches her the ropes of life on the lam. Trouble is never far behind, and Luli finds herself entangled in a dangerous situation involving drugs and theft.
5. "Laggies" (2014) In this comedy-drama about growing up, no matter your age, Moretz plays Annika, a 16-year-old who befriends Keira Knightley's character Megan, a woman in her late 20s going through a quarter-life crisis. Megan hides out at Annika's house to avoid her boyfriend's marriage proposal. The pair form an unlikely friendship as Megan starts to act more like a teenager, and Annika gains a little maturity through their interactions.
6. "If I Stay" (2014) Moretz plays Mia Hall, a young cellist who's in a car accident with her family. She goes into a coma but has an out-of-body experience, seeing her life play out in the hospital and revisiting her past. The big question is: Will she choose to wake up and live a life that's forever altered or let go and be with her deceased family?
Moretz's nuanced portrayal makes you feel every single emotion Mia goes through.
7. "Suspiria" (2018) "Suspiria" is a wild mix of witches, modern dance, and psychological horror starring Dakota Johnson. Moretz has a brief but unforgettable role as Patricia, a dancer who disappears under mysterious circumstances from a dance academy in Berlin. Patricia's disappearance sets off a chain of unsettling events, including some super creepy, ritualistic stuff.
No spoilers, but let's just say Patricia isn't going on vacation.
8. "Dark Places" (2015) Moretz plays Diondra, the girlfriend of Ben, who's accused of murdering his family in the '80s. Fast forward to the present, and Ben's sister Libby is investigating the crime to find out what really happened. As she goes deeper, the story gets more twisted and Diondra's role becomes increasingly complex.
9. "Brain on Fire" (2016) Based on a true story, this film showcases Moretz as Susannah, a journalist who starts experiencing weird symptoms like seizures and hallucinations. Doctors are baffled, but eventually, they diagnose her with a rare autoimmune disorder.
It's not your typical medical drama; we see Moretz navigating through the frustration and fear of a life-changing diagnosis.
10. "Greta" (2018) How about we end on a stalker thriller, shall we? Moretz plays Frances, a young woman who returns a lost bag to a widow named Greta. At first, their friendship seems sweet, but Greta becomes increasingly obsessive. Frances tries to distance herself, but Greta's not giving up that easily.
Think you've had clingy friends? Greta takes it to a whole new level of creepy.
