10 Underrated Films by Katee Sackhoff You Must See

Katee Sackhoff is widely recognized for standout television work in ‘Battlestar Galactica’ and ‘The Mandalorian’, yet her film roles cover a wide range of genres and formats. She has led intimate science fiction chamber pieces, anchored supernatural chillers, and added grit to muscular action projects, often taking on characters who carry the tension of the story.

This list rounds up ten films that showcase her range across horror, thriller, science fiction, crime, and dark comedy. Each entry notes her character, the creative team behind the camera, and useful production or release details that help you find and appreciate the work.

‘Oculus’ (2013)

In this psychological horror film directed by Mike Flanagan, Katee Sackhoff plays Marie Russell, a mother whose family unravels around a cursed mirror known as the Lasser Glass. The narrative intercuts between two time periods as siblings attempt to document and destroy the object while flashbacks trace the origin of the haunting inside their home.

The production expands on the director’s earlier short centered on the same artifact and pairs Sackhoff with Karen Gillan, Brenton Thwaites, Annalise Basso, and Rory Cochrane. The movie was produced by Intrepid Pictures and uses practical effects and in camera tricks to blur memory and reality across alternating timelines within a suburban setting.

‘Don’t Knock Twice’ (2016)

Katee Sackhoff stars as Jess, a sculptor and recovering parent who tries to reconnect with her estranged daughter after a local legend is invoked by a double knock at a secluded house. The story follows their effort to understand the curse while moving between an old manor and urban art spaces where the past intrudes on the present.

The film is directed by Caradog W James and features Lucy Boynton and Nick Moran alongside Sackhoff. It was shot in Wales with United Kingdom based crews and reached audiences in the United States through IFC Midnight, combining folklore elements with practical make up effects and location heavy atmosphere.

‘White Noise 2: The Light’ (2007)

Here Sackhoff appears as Sherry opposite Nathan Fillion in a supernatural thriller about a man who survives a near death experience and begins to see auras around people poised to die. The plot ties electronic voice phenomena to questions of fate as the characters race to change outcomes they believe are fixed.

Patrick Lussier directs the film, which mixes investigative sequences with hospital and church locations in Vancouver standing in for American settings. The release used a direct to video strategy in several territories with Universal handling distribution, and the production integrates modest visual effects with grounded practical stunts.

‘Sexy Evil Genius’ (2013)

Sackhoff plays Nikki Franklyn, a mercurial catalyst who summons several former lovers and acquaintances to a single bar to reveal a chain of past deceptions. The entire story unfolds in one primary location as shifting conversations uncover the reason everyone has been brought together.

The film is directed by Shawn Piller from a script by Scott Lew and co stars Seth Green, Michelle Trachtenberg, Harold Perrineau, and William Baldwin. It was produced on a contained schedule that emphasizes performance and dialogue driven reveals, using a real bar set to stage overlapping two handers and group confrontations.

‘The Last Sentinel’ (2007)

In this near future action thriller, Sackhoff plays a resourceful ally who partners with a battle weary soldier fighting autonomous enforcers that control a coastal city. The narrative follows their attempt to disable surveillance and weapon systems while navigating abandoned industrial zones and flooded streets.

Jesse V Johnson directs with a focus on practical gunplay and vehicular work supported by digital set extensions. The cast includes Don Wilson and Bokeem Woodbine, and the production uses a backlot and waterfront locations to create a dystopian urban environment anchored by improvised tech and repurposed military gear.

‘Riddick’ (2013)

Katee Sackhoff appears as Dahl, a skilled sniper working with a crew of mercenaries who land on a remote planet to capture the title character. The plot tracks dueling teams forced into cooperation as weather patterns and nocturnal predators close in around a roughneck outpost and canyon networks.

David Twohy directs the third feature in the franchise with Vin Diesel, Jordi Molla, Matt Nable, and Dave Bautista among the ensemble. The production was mounted in Montreal studio spaces with large scale practical sets and extensive creature work, and Sackhoff’s character is positioned as a tactical voice within the mercenary unit.

‘2036 Origin Unknown’ (2018)

Sackhoff leads as mission controller Mackenzie Wilson, who works with an artificial intelligence called ARTI to investigate a mysterious discovery linked to a failed Mars mission. The story is structured as a contained science fiction puzzle that unfolds through command center interfaces, remote feeds, and dialogue with the machine.

Hasraf Dulull directs from a story that emphasizes minimal locations and a small cast, featuring Steven Cree as the voice of ARTI. The film was produced in the United Kingdom with a workflow that leans on virtual screens, LED panels, and composited imagery to deliver space footage while keeping the drama centered on Sackhoff’s performance.

‘Tell’ (2014)

In this crime thriller, Sackhoff plays Detective Ashton, whose investigation tightens around an ex con who believes he can keep stolen cash hidden from partners and creditors. The plot moves through apartments, storage units, and seedy side streets as competing criminals and law enforcement close the net.

The film is directed by J M R Luna and stars Milo Ventimiglia, Jason Lee, and Robert Patrick. It uses a lean heist structure that favors practical locations over soundstages, and the production’s handheld camera style supports quick turnarounds for car work and close quarter confrontations.

‘How I Married My High School Crush’ (2007)

Sackhoff headlines as Sara, a teenager who makes a wish during a solar eclipse and wakes up as an adult married to the boy she had idolized. The story follows the consequences of skipping formative years as Sara navigates a career she never built, friendships she never formed, and a marriage she never grew into.

Stephen Bridgewater directs this television film with a cast that includes Kim Poirier and Tommy Lioutas. It was produced for Lifetime with suburban locations and a bright visual palette, and the narrative uses office settings, classrooms, and family homes to explore the ripple effects of wish fulfillment.

‘Power/Rangers’ (2015)

In this dark bootleg short produced by Adi Shankar, Sackhoff portrays Kimberly in a reimagined take that presents the team as veterans reckoning with the fallout of their youth. The story is framed as an interrogation that cuts to stylized battle memories and behind the scenes politics of a paramilitary program.

Director Joseph Kahn stages the action with practical suits and a high contrast look, and the short features James Van Der Beek opposite Sackhoff. The project was released online as an unauthorized fan film, drew wide attention for its mature tone, and was created outside the official franchise while using familiar names and iconography.

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