The most terrible horror movie characters and their performers in real life (11 photos). What the main villains of horror films look like in reality
These characters give us goosebumps: we all remember them from horror films, and many of them inspire fear in entire generations. Actors who play monsters in movies are not so scary in real life. Due to the lack of makeup, many are not even recognizable!
Leatherface from The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning (2006) - Andrew Bryniarski
This is one of seven actors who played the role of a terrible maniac nicknamed Leatherface, who destroyed all living things with a chainsaw. The actor also stars in TV series and is actively involved in bodybuilding.
Jason Voorhees from the movie "Friday the Thirteenth" (1980) - Ari Lehman
Ari Lehman was the first actor to play Jason Voorhees. Lehman became a version of the villain in his youth. The actor was only 15 when he was cast in this role. He fit perfectly in size: despite his young age, his height was 180 cm.
Jack Torrance from The Shining (1980) - Jack Nicholson
Director Stanley Kubrick was confident that only Jack Nicholson would be suitable for this role, although both Robert De Niro and Robin Williams were allegedly considered for the role. Indeed, it is unlikely that anyone else would have coped with it as brilliantly.
Samara from the movie "The Ring" (2002) - Davey Chase
Fans of movies and TV series have probably seen Davey on screen more than once: she starred in “Donnie Darko” and in such series as “ER” and “Charmed.” And she is the same creepy girl who crawled out of the TV in the movie "The Ring."
Pinhead from Hellraiser (1987) - Doug Bradley
This is the same case when an actor becomes a kind of hostage to the role. Douglas Bradley played the same character in eight films in a row. He tried to act in films of other genres, but the role of Pinhead remained the most notable in his career. And one can hardly imagine any other actor in this role.
Freddy Krueger from A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) - Robert Englund
Having played a serial killer, Vnglund, like Doug Bradley, became an actor who starred in eight horror films in a row. He is still active in cinema, but is most popular in horror films.
Leprechaun from the movie "Leprechaun" (2003) - Warwick Davis
Davis is a much sought after actor. His portfolio includes roles in Harry Potter and Star Wars, and he is one of the most famous dwarf actors in Hollywood.
Balak from The Conjuring 2 (2016) - Bonne Aarons
Bonne Aarons is a very versatile actress with a striking appearance: she has starred in both horror and comedy films. In the second part of The Conjuring, she played the demon Valaka, and this role brought her great popularity. It should be noted that the makeup artists in this film did their best.
Pennywise the Clown from the movie "It" (1990) - Tim Curry
British actor Tim Curry played the role of a creepy clown so brilliantly in the film adaptation of Stephen King's novel "It" that many people have developed a strong aversion to clowns. By the way, Curry is not only an actor, but also a singer and composer. In 2013, unfortunately, the actor suffered a stroke, due to which he now uses a wheelchair, but he did not stop actively working.
John Kramer Film "Saw" (2003) - Tobin Bell
This is the most famous role in Tobin Bell's career, but his face is also familiar to viewers from the series "The X-Files", "Walker, Texas Ranger" and "ER".
Over the past week, the site’s editors have been tickling their nerves and reviewing cult horror films. Halloween 2013 is just around the corner, and if you're not planning a party on this day, stock up on popcorn and enjoy some scary movies.
The Ring (2002)
In such a selection, there is nowhere without the girl Samara, who terrorized society with her “You Have 7 Days Left” throughout 2002. This film, a remake of the Japanese ringer, instantly became one of the most popular films in its genre, mainly thanks to the main character: nothing and no one scares us more than dead children thirsting for retribution. Add to this black-and-white film, strange shots and an incomprehensible plot - this is how the era of horror films with the avenging dead in the title role began in cinema.
Pet Sematary (1989)
A bloody film adaptation of Stephen King's novel of the same name. Never before have we been so scared watching pets play. The film exploits several main signs of successful suspense: a small town, the ghost of a dead man, a warning and an open ending.
Bride of Chucky (1998)
It was because of this sweet couple that we had trouble sleeping as children. We saw all the toys as potential killers that came to life at night. Our parents convinced us that this film had nothing to do with reality, but we still looked at our dolls and bears with caution. Why, we still do this now.
Kamotozniki (1998)
Not exactly horror, but it does tug at your nerves. A group of medical students are trying to figure out how long a person can last in a coma. Experiments on their own bodies bring unexpected results: each of the main characters, who has been on the other side, returns to real life with their fears and skeletons in the closet. Living fears.
Psycho (1960)
Alfred Hitchcock's famous suspense, which equates to the pinnacle of his directorial skills. This film about a maniac suffering from a split personality is almost 50 years old, but it still ranks among the best thrillers ever, and the music, written by Bernard Herrmann, has become synonymous with horror.
I Spit on Your Graves (2010)
A remake of the 1978 film of the same name. The movie tells the story of a young writer who comes to an unfamiliar city to finish writing her novel. There, she very inappropriately shows her friendliness to the local guys, for which they repay her with a 30-minute scene of sexual and physical abuse. After all this, she manages to survive and, apparently, only in order to meet her offenders again. For the remaining sixty minutes of the film, the main character arranges for them such revenge that it gives goosebumps even from the inside.
A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)
Our first children's symbol of horror is the same Freddy Krueger. And the first noticeable role of the young handsome Johnny Depp. And the first horror verse: “1-2 Freddy is already waiting for you, 3-4 lock the door in your apartment, 5-6 Freddy wants to eat you all, 9-10 never sleep children.” Basically, don't sleep.
The Exorcist (1973)
There are at least about 15 film adaptations of William Peter Blatty's iconic story about how the devil terrorizes a child's body for some unknown purpose. But we especially like the first version, dating from 1973. Despite the obviously toy-like special effects and many blunders, this film was nominated for an Oscar in 10 categories, including Best Picture of the Year. And, by the way, I received two of them. This is perhaps the only time in the history of the American Film Academy that horror has received so much attention. However.
The Omen (1976)
Well, if this is the topic, then it is impossible not to mention the 1978 film “The Omen”, which, by the way, also received an Oscar for “Best Music for a Film”. The film also has many remakes, and this one does not have any special special effects or horror shots. However, what is worth is the indifferent look of little Omen, and the audience’s awareness that this cute baby is the Antichrist. Old films are like that.
And for a snack - characters from other horror films that are not included in our selection, but are very worthy:
1.Samara “Call”
2. Freddy Krueger "A Nightmare on Elm Street"
3. Billy Saw doll
4. Emily Rose "The 6 Demons of Emily Rose"
5. The Ghost of the Grave Finders
6. Jamie Morgan "Heartless"
7. Mary Shaw "Dead Silence"
8. Ethan Cutkosky who played the role of an unborn child in "The Unborn"
9. Jeliza Rose "Silent Hill"
10. A demonic man with circular saws in his head and a girl with a set of mouths for a face “The Cabin in the Woods”
11. Sylvia Hanush “Drag Me to Hell”
12. Anna Esseker “Mirrors”
13. Dead nurses "Silent Hill 2".
Actors who play monsters in movies are not so scary in real life. Due to the lack of makeup, many are not even recognizable. Let's see what the living nightmares of horror movie lovers look like in everyday life.
Leatherface from The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning (2006) - Andrew Bryniarski
This is one of seven actors who played the role of a creepy maniac nicknamed Leatherface, who destroyed all living things with a chainsaw. The actor also stars in TV series and is actively involved in bodybuilding.
Jason Voorhees from Friday the 13th (1980) - Ari Lehman
Ari Lehman was the first actor to play Jason Voorhees. Lehman became a version of the villain in his youth. The actor was only 15 when he was cast as Voorhees. He fit perfectly in size: despite his young age, his height was 180 cm.
Jack Torrance from The Shining (1980) - Jack Nicholson
Director Stanley Kubrick was confident that only Jack Nicholson would be suitable for this role, although both Robert De Niro and Robin Williams were allegedly considered for the role. Indeed, it is unlikely that anyone else would have coped with it as brilliantly.
Samara from the movie "The Ring" (2002) - Davey Chase
Fans of movies and TV series have probably seen Davey on screen more than once: she starred in “Donnie Darko” and in such series as “ER” and “Charmed.” But she is the creepy girl who crawled out of the TV in the movie “The Ring” and who continues to appear in many people’s nightmares.
Pinhead from Hellraiser (1987) - Doug Bradley
This is the very case when the actor becomes a kind of hostage to the role: Douglas Bradley played the same character in eight films in a row. He tried to act in films of other genres, but the role of Pinhead remained the most notable in his career. And one can hardly imagine any other actor in this role.
Freddy Krueger from A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) - Robert Englund
Having played a serial killer, Englund, like Doug Bradley, became an actor who starred in eight horror films in a row. He is still active in cinema, but is most popular in horror films.
Leprechaun from the movie "Leprechaun" (2003) - Warwick Davis
Davis has acted in many places and is a very sought-after actor. His portfolio includes roles in Harry Potter and Star Wars, and he is one of the most famous dwarf actors in Hollywood.
Valak from The Conjuring 2 (2016) - Bonnie Aarons
Bonnie Aarons is a very versatile actress with a striking appearance: she has starred in both horror and comedy films. In the second part of The Conjuring, she played the demon Valak, and this role brought her great popularity. It should be noted that the makeup artists in this film did their best.
Pennywise the Clown from the movie It (1990) - Tim Curry
British actor Tim Curry played the role of a creepy clown so brilliantly in the film adaptation of Stephen King's novel It that many people have developed a strong aversion to clowns. By the way, Curry is not only an actor, but also a singer and composer. In 2013, unfortunately, the actor suffered a stroke, due to which he now uses a wheelchair, but he did not stop actively working.
John Kramer from the movie "Saw" (2003) - Tobin Bell
This is the most famous role in Tobin Bell's career, but his face is also familiar to viewers from the series “The X-Files,” “Walker, Texas Ranger” and “ER.”
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They can frighten with their atmosphere, sharp sounds and the main villain, whose appearance gives you goosebumps.
Of course, all the main villains in such films are well-made-up actors who in ordinary life are no different from other people.
You'll be surprised how well make-up artists do their job, turning ordinary nice, kind and even cute actors into the sinister creatures that scare us so much in horror films.
Horror movie actors
1. Demon Nanny Valak (The Conjuring 2, 2016) - Bonnie Aarons
2. Pennywise ( It, 1990) - Tim Curry
There are many scary moments in this Stephen King adaptation, but the real horror comes from the scary clown Pennywise, brilliantly played by Tim Curry, who has played many roles in family films.
3. Samara ( Call, 2002) - Daveigh Chase
4. Pale ( Pan's Labyrinth, 2006) - Doug Jones
5. Kayako ( A curse, 2004) – Fuji Takako (Takako Fuji)
Horror movie characters
6. Alien - ( Stranger, 1979) - Bolaji Badejo
7. Freddy Krueger (A Nightmare on Elm Street , 1984) - Robert Englund
8. Regan McNeil ( Exorcist , 1973) – Linda Blair
9. Bride in black (Insidious: Chapter 2, 2013) – Tom Fitzpatrick
10. Pinhead ( Hellraiser , 1987) - Douglas Bradley
Actors and their roles in horror
The sinister hero of Halloween has been played by several actors at different times, but the most memorable versions were played by Nick Castle and Tony Moran.
The first played the role of a masked killer, and the second played the role of a maniac in the same film, but at the very end, when Michael Myers takes off his sinister mask.
12. Monster ( Jeepers Creepers, 2001) - Jonathan Breck
According to the actor, on the day of his audition for the role, he woke up at 3 in the morning and decided that it would be better to shave his head. The unexpected change and great understanding of what the monster should be was convincing enough for the director to cast him in the role.
13. Leatherface ( The Texas Chainsaw Massacre , 1974 and 2003) - Gunnar Hanson and Andrew Bryniarski
In the very first film, the role of the maniac was played by actor Gunnar Hansen, and in the 2003 remake, the same role went to former bodybuilder Andrew Bryniarski, who worked on Michael Bay's film "Pearl Harbor".
Horror movie villains
14. Jason Voorhees (Friday the 13th, 1980) - Ari Lehman
15. Ghostface (Scream, 1996) - Dane Farwell
Despite the fact that [SPOILER] according to the script, several people tried on the maniac costume, in fact, only one actor wore it. He worked on the films "Scream", "Scream 2" and "Scream 4". But the voice of the killer was voiced by Roger Jackson. Yes, this is his voice, without processing.
16. Red pyramid/Monster with an iron pyramid instead of a head ( Silent Hill, 2006) - Roberto Campanella
Not only did Roberto do a great job playing perhaps the most memorable villain from Silent Hill, he also choreographed the nurses, gray children and other monsters in the film. Since Roberto Campanella is a professional dancer and choreographer, he decided who would play the role of the three main monsters, one of which he played himself. He also made a cameo appearance as a disfigured janitor.
17. Collector ( Collector, 2009) - Juan Fernández
18. Shakhtar ( My bloody Valentine , 2009) - Chris Carnel
19. Predator (Predator and Predator 2, 1987 and 1990) - Kevin Peter Hall
