Mckenna Grace is proving she is the ultimate scream queen, but the title comes with a physical price. The actress recently revealed that she completely lost her voice for a full week after a grueling production schedule that saw her jumping directly between two of the biggest horror sets in the industry.

The vocal loss was the result of back-to-back filming for the hit sequel Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 and the upcoming Scream 7. Grace described the experience as a “first” for her, attributing the silence to the sheer volume of yelling and screaming required for her intense roles. The timing was particularly stressful, as she had a major audition for a musical scheduled for the very next day after wrapping.

Grace’s voice took the biggest hit during her time as Lisa in Five Nights at Freddy’s 2. The role involved extensive stunt training and intense “possession” scenes that pushed her vocal cords to the limit. Fans who have already rushed to see the film in theaters or purchased it on digital platforms have witnessed the fruit of that labor, with Grace performing her own unsettling stunts to bring the dark tone of the sequel to life.

Immediately after finishing her work with the animatronics, she flew straight to the set of Scream 7 to begin her next nightmare. While her role in the Scream universe remains shrouded in mystery, the fact that it contributed to her losing her voice confirms her character will be right in the center of the franchise’s signature terror.

Despite the week of silence and the missed musical audition, Grace remains thrilled about the experience. She described the opportunity to work in both iconic horror universes as “so cool,” showing the kind of dedication that has made her a favorite for Trevor Decker News readers.

For those who want to see Mckenna Grace in action, Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 is currently available for purchase on digital platforms following its massive theatrical run. Meanwhile, horror fans are counting down the days until Scream 7 hits theaters on February 27.