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Top Five Chilling Moments with Iconic Villains

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5 years ago

November 1, 2018

As the season of fear (and cheer) comes to a close, lets take a look back at some of the horror genres most beloved characters and their creepiest moments that spiced up Halloween for many years to come.

Every entry was chosen because of the effectiveness of the makeup and/or practical effects of the scene. No digital effects were considered while constructing this list.

1.) ‘Child’s Play’ (1988)

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Tom Holland’s Child’s Play has many scary moments featuring the titular killer doll, Chucky. But the scariest moment stems from the climax of the film, wherein Chucky is engulfed in flames by Andy and his mother and presumed dead.

After Andy runs to call the police he discovers Chucky horribly melted and charred and brandishing his signature blade. Chucky’s murderous gaze through lidless eyes and barred teeth and gums makes for a very menacing villain (despite his short stature).

2.) ‘The Descent’ (2005)

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The “Crawlers” as they have been aptly named in Neil Marshall’s second feature are unique and absolutely terrifying. And a lot of that stems from their resemblance to humans paired with their veracious appetite for fresh meat.

“I wanted to make them human. I didn’t want to make them aliens because humans are the scariest things.”

The scene in the picture above is the first time the viewers (and actresses) see the monsters after a lengthy buildup, and the result is masterful and frightening.

Marshall’s decision to hide the creatures appearance and design from the actresses until the moment they are introduced was a brilliant decision that created authentic performances based on genuine fear.

3.) ‘New Nightmare’ (1994)

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Wes Craven’s first dive into the meta-horror game wasn’t perfect, he would come to master the concept later on with the Scream franchise alongside Kevin Williamson. But he did manage to produce the scariest iteration of Freddy Krueger, bar none!

While Craven would later come to regret changing Freddie’s look for New Nightmare, this design was actually his original idea for the titular dream killer in the first Elm Street film.

This scene in the hospital were Freddy comes to the “real world” and brutally murders Dylan’s babysitter Julie is not only a perfect callback to Tina’s death in the original film, but one of the best death scenes in the franchise.

Robert Englund gives a truly menacing performance as he towers over the human characters before delivering the killing blow.

4.) ‘Insidious’ (2010)

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James Wan’s ‘Insidious’ is the scariest movie I have ever seen. It takes the concepts and setting of Tobe Hooper’s Poltergeist and amps them up in ways that didn’t seem possible before.

The red-faced demon is just one of many unsettling entities haunting the family. But this particular scene where Barbara Hershey is recalling a “vision” she had, revealing the silhouette of the bone-cracking demon hiding in the corner of the frame.

Once her recollection is over, the cracking bones linger, leading to the epic scare behind Patrick Wilson. A scare that will become a trope in the franchise, and subsequently become obnoxious. But in the franchises infancy, it’s still scary-as-hell and effective.

5.) ‘The Thing’ (1982)

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Most probably wouldn’t consider John Carpenter’s remake The Thing as a scary movie, but in the sci-fi/horror subgenre this classic is in a league of its own. It bleeds horror, and is genuinely creepy and unsettling.

From a practical standpoint, the effects are unbelievable! They defy imagination, and appear to only get better with age. The grotesque transformations, and bone-chilling sounds this creature emanates are completely unlike anything cinema has ever seen.

The constant state of dread and nihilistic approach alienated critics and fans alike when the film first premiered, and its not hard to see why. It’s an unpleasant (in a good way) film that ultimately ends on a downer and uncertainty.

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You can also check out these awesome articles from other ihorror authors: Tony Runco’s ranking of all of the Halloween films or Waylon Jordan’s coverage of the Nightmares Film Festival.

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Win a Stay at The Lizzie Borden House From Spirit Halloween

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1 hour ago

April 25, 2024

Timothy Rawles

Spirit Halloween has declared that this week marks the start of spooky season and to celebrate they are offering fans a chance to stay at the Lizzie Borden House with so many perks Lizzie herself would approve.

The Lizzie Borden House in Fall River, MA is claimed to be one of the most haunted houses in America. Of course one lucky winner and up to 12 of their friends will find out if the rumors are true if they win the grand prize: A private stay in the notorious house.

“We are delighted to work with Spirit Halloween to roll out the red carpet and offer the public a chance to win a one-of-a-kind experience at the infamous Lizzie Borden House, which also includes additional haunted experiences and merchandise,” said Lance Zaal, President & Founder of US Ghost Adventures.

Fans can enter to win by following Spirit Halloween‘s Instagram and leaving a comment on the contest post from now through April 28.

The prize also includes:

An exclusive guided house tour, including insider insight around the murder, the trial, and commonly reported hauntings

A late-night ghost tour, complete with professional ghost-hunting gear

A private breakfast in the Borden family dining room

A ghost hunting starter kit with two pieces of Ghost Daddy Ghost Hunting Gear and a lesson for two at US Ghost Adventures Ghost Hunting Course

The ultimate Lizzie Borden gift package, featuring an official hatchet, the Lizzie Borden board game, Lily the Haunted Doll, and America’s Most Haunted Volume II

Winner’s choice of a Ghost Tour experience in Salem or a True Crime experience in Boston for two

“Our Halfway to Halloween celebration provides fans an exhilarating taste of what’s to come this fall and empowers them to start planning for their favorite season as early as they please,” said Steven Silverstein, CEO of Spirit Halloween. “We have cultivated an incredible following of enthusiasts who embody the Halloween lifestyle, and we’re thrilled to bring the fun back to life.”

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Spirit Halloween is also preparing for their retail haunted houses. On Thursday, August 1 their flagship store in Egg Harbor Township, NJ. will officially open to start off the season. That event usually draws in hordes of people eager to see what new merch, animatronics, and exclusive IP goods will be trending this year.

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’28 Years Later’ Trilogy Taking Shape With Serious Star Power

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April 25, 2024

Timothy Rawles

Danny Boyle is revisiting his 28 Days Later universe with three new films. He will direct the first, 28 Years Later, with two more to follow. Deadline is reporting that sources say Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, and Ralph Fiennes have been cast for the first entry, a sequel to the original. Details are being kept under wraps so we don’t know how or if the first original sequel 28 Weeks Later fits into the project.

**Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Ralph Fiennes**

Boyle will direct the first movie but it’s unclear which role he will take on in the subsequent films. What is known is Candyman (2021) director Nia DaCosta is scheduled to direct the second film in this trilogy and that the third will be filmed immediately afterward. Whether DaCosta will direct both is still unclear.

Alex Garland is writing the scripts. Garland is having a successful time at the box office right now. He wrote and directed the current action/thriller Civil War which was just knocked out of the theatrical top spot by Radio Silence’s Abigail.

There is no word yet on when, or where, 28 Years Later will start production.

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The original film followed Jim (Cillian Murphy) who wakes from a coma to find that London is currently dealing with a zombie outbreak.

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Watch ‘The Burning’ At The Location Where It Was Filmed

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22 hours ago

April 24, 2024

Timothy Rawles

Fangoria is reporting that fans of the 1981 slasher The Burning will be able to have a screening of the film at the location where it was filmed. The movie is set at Camp Blackfoot which is actually the Stonehaven Nature Preserve in Ransomville, New York.

This ticketed event will take place on August 3. Guests will be able to take a tour of the grounds as well as enjoy some campfire snacks along with the screening of The Burning.

The Burning

The film came out in the early ’80s when teen slashers were being churned out in magnum force. Thanks to Sean S. Cunningham’s Friday the 13th, filmmakers wanted to get in on the low-budget, high-profit movie market and a casket load of these types of films were produced, some better than others.

The Burning is one of the good ones, mostly because of the special effects from Tom Savini who had just come off of his groundbreaking work on Dawn of the Dead and Friday the 13th. He declined to do the sequel because of its illogical premise and instead signed on to do this movie. Also, a young Jason Alexander who would later go on to play George in Seinfeld is a featured player.

Because of its practical gore, The Burning had to be heavily edited before it received an R-rating. The MPAA was under the thumb of protest groups and political bigwigs to censor violent films at the time because slashers were just so graphic and detailed in their gore.

Tickets are $50, and if you want a special t-shirt, that will cost you another $25, You can get all the information by visiting the On Set Cinema webpage.