Horror movies have a profound impact on us, especially when we’re young. We may watch them for entertainment as adults, but those traumatizing scenes still linger.
Every horror film strives to create a memorable scene, like the shower murder in Psycho or Sadako crawling out of the TV in The Ring. These moments are what make horror movies so iconic.
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Here are five horrific-turned-iconic moments to add to your Halloween 2023 watchlist:
That moment when you can’t seem to escape a stare… (The Nun II)
Set in 1956 France, The Nun 2 follows Sister Irene as she investigates a priest’s death and encounters the demon nun Valak. Valak also terrorizes young students at a boarding school.
Like the first movie and other Conjuring films, Valak is a terrifying presence. One scene shows Sophie running through the school’s dark corridors, where Valak watches her from the end of each hallway. The scene creates a tense atmosphere as viewers feel like they’re running away with Sophie from Valak’s deathly gaze.
That moment when your home suddenly feels unsafe… (The Grudge)
The Grudge follows an American nurse in Tokyo who is haunted by an angry spirit. The film is known for its spine-chilling ghosts, especially Kayako, who crab-walks down the stairs while making a terrifying death rattle noise. This scene is unexpected and shocking, even for horror fans.
That moment when gore becomes the name of the game… (Saw)
Saw is a must-watch for slasher film fans. The franchise follows Jigsaw, a mastermind who tests humanity’s resolve through deadly games. In the first Saw, victims are forced to hurt themselves to avoid getting killed.
Saw is not for the faint of heart, with many gruesome scenes. The most iconic is the film’s finale, where Dr. Lawrence Gordon cuts off his own leg to escape his chains. Even with one’s eyes closed, Gordon’s screams are haunting.
That moment when you realize your misadventure is no fun at all… (The Cabin in the Woods)
Horror fans love The Cabin in the Woods for its satirical take on the genre and its genuine scares.
The film follows a group of teenagers on a camping trip who face disturbing horrors inspired by iconic horror movies. One of the most haunting moments is when Dana and Marty discover a secret lab housing the horrors meant to torment and murder humans. The creatures are released, attacking the defenseless scientists and workers in a bloody and brutal scene that has left a lasting impression on viewers.
That moment when aliens don’t seem as friendly as those seen in cartoons … (Duty After School)
Duty After School is a sci-fi dystopia series about Seongjin High students recruited by the government to fight man-eating alien creatures. It’s perfect for fans of the genre, but be warned: there are some stressful scenes with students trying to defend themselves.
In one gruesome scene, a group of students runs away from an alien attack as the camera pans across a street filled with dismembered bodies. A female student who tries to shoot the alien is stabbed in front of her peers. It’s a haunting reminder of the worst of what humanity can experience during a deadly invasion.
While the show may be fictional, it’s worth pondering: what would we do if extraterrestrial guests ever came knocking?
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