Sarah Catherine Campbell Hook is an American actress and singer who has rapidly ascended in the entertainment industry with a series of high-profile roles in both film and television. She is best known for starring in the horror film The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It (2021), as well as for her leading performances in the Netflix supernatural series First Kill (2022) and the Prime Video drama Cruel Intentions (2024). Her career reached a new level of prestige with her casting in the third season of the acclaimed HBO anthology series The White Lotus (2025).
Born into a family with a strong musical background, Hook developed a passion for performing at an early age. She honed her skills as both a singer and actress, eventually training at the University of Southern California’s Thornton School of Music, where she studied classical voice and musical theater. This foundation in the performing arts gave her a unique versatility that she would later bring to her on-screen work.
Hook made her feature film debut in the third installment of the wildly popular The Conjuring franchise, The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It, directed by Michael Chaves. In the film, she played the role of Debbie Glatzel, a young woman caught in a harrowing real-life possession case that led to a landmark murder trial. The film was a commercial success, and Hook’s performance was noted for its emotional depth amidst the supernatural terror. This breakout role opened the door to more prominent opportunities, including her first leading television role as Juliette Fairmont in the Netflix vampire series First Kill. The show, a modern twist on the Romeo and Juliet story, saw Hook play a young vampire struggling with her identity and forbidden love for a monster hunter, earning her a dedicated fanbase.
Following the conclusion of First Kill, Hook continued to build her resume with a starring role in the Prime Video series Cruel Intentions, a television adaptation of the iconic 1999 film. She took on the role of Caroline Merteuil, a character inspired by the original film’s manipulative villainess, showcasing her range in a more dramatic and morally complex part. Most recently, she joined the ensemble cast of the third season of The White Lotus, the Emmy-winning HBO anthology series created by Mike White. Set in a luxury resort in Thailand, the new season features Hook alongside a talented cast including Leslie Bibb, Carrie Coon, and Jason Isaacs. Her involvement in such a critically acclaimed series marks a significant milestone in her career, placing her among some of the most respected names in television. With a growing body of work that spans horror, fantasy, and prestige drama, Sarah Catherine Hook has established herself as a versatile and compelling talent to watch in the coming years.