Horror movies have always been quite a ride. Movies like Conjuring, Anabelle, IT have been a classic. Here is a list of 9 best horror characters which have stood out while also giving a reminder that babysitters need to go for a background check.
1. “The Other” (1972)
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“The Other” elevates the “evil twin” cliché to terrifying new heights; it is set in the idyllic countryside of 1930s Connecticut. The Perry twins, Niles and Holland, could not be more apart from one another: Holland is a living nightmare, while Niles is a beacon of innocence. We’re not simply talking about friendly sibling rivalry here; we’re talking about telekinetic powers and a propensity for sociopathy.
2. “The Innocents” (1961)
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Henry James’ “The Turn of the Screw” has been adapted into the terrifying thriller “The Innocents.” Deborah Kerr portrays Miss Giddens, a governess who begins to suspect the two kids in her care are being controlled by the spectral souls of the estate’s former employees. Pamela Franklin and Martin Stephens respectively play the children Flora and Miles with unsettling accuracy. These defenceless kids are turned into terrifying characters thanks to their performances and the eerie, black-and-white cinematography of the movie. This film has a staggering 95% Rotten Tomatoes rating, which is entirely deserved.
3. “The Devil’s Backbone” (2001)
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“The Devil’s Backbone” introduces us to Santi, a spectral youngster who is more of a foreboding warning than a malicious spirit. The story takes place in a Spanish orphanage at the close of the Spanish Civil War. The orphanage turns out to be a hub for tension and fear with secrets concealed in every shade and a bomb (yes, a bomb) stashed in the courtyard.
4. “Celia” (1989)
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This Australian horror film, which combines horror with social and political commentary, is possibly the most odd on the list. Nine-year-old Celia believes the tales her late grandmother told about creatures called Hobyahs who come to kidnap misbehaving kids. Celia starts to envision these animals invading her suburban existence as she navigates the realm of adult tensions and anxieties.
5. “Kill, Baby, Kill” (1966)
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“Kill, Baby, Kill” by Mario Bava is dripping with Italian flavour. The ghost of a young girl named Melissa, who perished tragically, haunts the residents of a little Carpathian village. Before inducing terrifying hallucinations and fatalities, Melissa has this ominous habit of bouncing a ball.
6. “Island of the Damned” (1976)
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This Spanish horror film introduces us to a family of unnaturally blond kids with some quite unsettling talents on a desolate English island. They are essentially heartless, have the ability to manipulate minds, and can kill people. Wow, that’s a big change from the regular playground shenanigans.
7. “The White Ribbon” (2009)
Even if “The White Ribbon” by Michael Haneke isn’t a traditional horror movie, it definitely has its share of frights. The story takes place in a German village on the eve of World War I, when a string of terrible mishaps gradually reveals the decaying interior to the outside world.
8. “Sauna” (2008)
A Finnish horror movie called “Sauna” is equally concerned with historical guilt and regret as it is with spectral children. A tale of two brothers who discover an undiscovered town in 16th-century Finland with a mystic sauna that has the power to atone for sins. The village girl, who says very little throughout the entire movie, is a menacing presence.
9. “The Children” (2008)
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A family’s New Year’s party quickly transforms into a struggle for survival in this British horror film. A mystery illness has infected the kids, who then turn brutally on their parents in a blizzard of blood and snow. As the film goes on, the spooky component increases, demonstrating how even the most perfect family vacation can become a nightmare.
