30 celebrities you forgotten were in horror movies

These stars have given a list of horror films before they were famous.


Nowadays, there is no shame inhorror films: Well respected actors likeLupita nyong'oo,Toni Collette, andFlorence Pugh have gained critical crime and even prices of rewards for their roles in recent hits of indie horror. But the horror has often been malignant, a genre where the actors could start their departure before becoming famous - and never talk again. Many A-Listers on this list talked about their scary movie begins, but others have kept it under the radar. Do not be surprised if you have completely forgotten these celebrities in horror movies before making it big. And for another weird flashback, revisit theseThe horror films of the 90s, classified with the worst review at best.

1
Jennifer Aniston,Leprechaun (1993)

still from leprechaun
Lionsgate

Jennifer Aniston The first role of credited credited cinema was inLeprechaunAlthough it appeared in any of the more and more ridiculous suites.

2
Octavia Spencer,Halloween II (2009)

octavia spencer in halloween ii
Paramount Pictures

Academy Award winnerOctavia Spencer did not borrow from the horror since hitting it big: she played in 2019Skinny, get a much more important role than inRob Zombie Halloween II. And for some doubtful choices of the stars very acclaimed, these areThe 15 worst films featuring the winning actors of the Oscars.

3
Paul Rudd,Halloween: the curse of Michael Myers (1995)

paul rudd in halloween the curse of michael myers
Paramount Pictures

In the unpopular depthHalloween: the curse of Michael Myers,Paul Rudd played the adult version of Tommy Doyle, the little boy Laurie Strarode Babysat in the firstHalloween. And for more modest beginnings for famous actors, see these25 stars that you did not know how to start advertising.

4
Renée Zellweger,Texas Chainsaw Massacre: the next generation (1997)

renee zellweger in texas chainsaw massacre
Photos of Columbia

By the timeTexas Chainsaw Massacre: the next generation got a wide version in 1997,Renée Zellweger had already broken withJerry Maguirebut when she made the movie in 1994 it washis first role featured.

5
Matthew McConaughey,Texas Chainsaw Massacre: the next generation (1997)

matthew mcconaughey in texas chainsaw massacre
Photos of Columbia

Zellweger was not the only winner of Oscar to Star alongside leather skinMatthew McConaughey The threatened Zellweger's Jenny as the namely killed in Vilmer. And for the follow-up that the critics really liked, here20 film seques better than the original.

6
Michelle Williams,Species (1995)

michelle williams in species
Mgm

While the aficionados of horror of the 1990s are surely remembered thatNatasha henstridge played the extraterrestrial SIL inSpecies, they may not remember thatMichelle Williams Played sil like a girl.

7
Henry Cavill,HELLRAISER: Hellworld (2005)

henry cavill in hellraiser hellworld
Paramount Pictures

BizarreHELLRAISER: Hellworld was not at the origindesigned as aSheltermovie, making it a strange observation experience - like the appearance of a prevail-was-famousHenry Cavill. And for horror movies that are worth seeing, checkThe top 50 horror movies of all time, according to critics.

8
Idris Elba,Ball (2008)

idris elba in prom night
Sony Pictures

Before taking the titular role inLuther,Idris Elba was a lesser detective in the 2008 remake ofBall, based onJamie Lee Curtis Cult Classic.

9
Kevin bacon,Friday 13 (1980)

kevin bacon in friday the 13th
Paramount Pictures

While you do not recognize most camp counselors who meet a horrible end in one of theFriday 13 movies,Kevin Bacon is distinguished by its scene of memorable death and, of course, its future fame. And for more fun content delivered directly into your inbox,Sign up for our daily newsletter.

10
Patricia Arquette,A nightmare on Elm Street 3: Warriors of dreams (1987)

patricia arquette in nightmare on elm street 3
New line cinema

WhilePatricia Arquette's Kristen Parker survivesDream warriors As the last film girl, the actor did not return for the next film of the series,A nightmare on Elm Street 4: the dream masterwhere the character was played byTuesday.

11
Adam Scott,HELLRAISER: the line (1996)

adam scott in hellraiser bloodline
Paramount Pictures

Adam Scott Is loved for his comic work, but his role inHELLRAISER: the line Was intentionally funny, thanks to a ridiculous wig.

12
Chloë Grace Moretz,Amityville horror (2005)

chloe grace moretz in the amityville horror
Mgm

YoungChloë Grace Moretz played the daughter of the family Troubled Lutz in this remake, who also playedRyan Reynolds early in his career.

13
Katherine Heigl,Bride de Chucky (1998)

katherine heigl in bride of chucky
Universal photos

Several years before becoming a household name onThe Gray Anatomy,Katherine Heiglwas adopted by two murderous dolls in the darkly funnyBride de Chucky.

14
George ClooneyReturn to Horror High (1987)

george clooney in return to horror high
Image entertainment

The satirical slaaseurReturn to Horror High may have been ahead of his time, and that's certainly true when it comes to castGeorge ClooneyThat was a decade of its status as the first man.

15
Demi Moore,Parasite (1982)

demi moore in parasite
Janson media

Not to be confused with theFilm of the Oscar-winning 20191982Parasite is about a much more literal and parasitic characteristicsHalf moore In his first major role in cinema.

16
Amy Adams,Psycho Beach Party (2000)

amy adams in psycho beach party
Strand releasing

Shortly after its appearance in 1999Drop dead gorgeous-Marques purchase before several award nominations from the Academy -Amy Adams had a small part in this travesty of Slasher Campy.

17
Patrick Dempsey,The thing (1985)

patrick dempsey in the stuff
RLJ Entertainment

Blink and you'll missPatrick Dempsey inThe thing: It was not even credited for his brief appearance inLarry Cohen's Satire schlocky consumption.

18
Johnny Depp,Freddy (1984)

johnny depp in nightmare on elm street
New line cinema

BecauseFreddy has become such a classic horror emblémique,Johnny Depp Role that Glen is not really known. In fact, the fountain of blood death - and its culture upside crops has made him something of a legend Slasher.

19
Charlize Theron,Children of the Corn III: Urban Harvest (1995)

charlize theron in children of the corn iii
Paramount Pictures

Charlize Theron made his cinematic debutChildren of the Corn III: Urban HarvestWhich has the dubious distinction of being the firstChildren of the corn film does not get a theatrical release.

20
Naomi Watts,Children of the Corn IV: The Gathering (1996)

naomi watts in children of the corn iv
Paramount Pictures

But Theron is not the only player A-list that appeared in aChildren of the corn Movie Pre-fame:Naomi Watts had the starring role in the sequel,Children of the Corn IV: The Gathering.

21
Joseph Gordon-Levitt,Halloween H20: 20 Years Later (1998)

joseph gordon levitt in halloween h20
Paramount Pictures

Whenhalloween h20 left,Joseph Gordon-Levitt had already made a name for himself on3rd rock from the sunBut it has not appeared in this sequel Slasher less surprising result.

22
Leonardo DiCaprio,Critters 3 (1991)

leonardo dicaprio in critters 3
Warner Bros.

Everyone has to start somewhere, includingLeonardo DiCaprioWhose first film role was in thedirect-to-videoCritters 3, who has a0% on rotten tomatoes.

23
Angela Bassett,Critters 4 (1992)

angela bassett in critters 4
New line cinema

AfterCritters 3, there wasCritters 4. The movies were filmed in the back and it was released the same yearAngela Bassett play inMalcolm X.

24
Chris Hemsworth,The cabin in the woods (2011)

chris hemsworth in cabin in the woods
Lionsgate

It's not likeChris Hemsworth was a complete person when he madeThe cabin in the woods, but theMarvel Cinematic Universe Had not completely powered off and Thor to superstardom.

25
Scarlett Johansson,Monsters eight legs (2002)

scarlett johansson in eight legged freaks
AF / Alamy Archives - Photo

Speaking of the MCU, future black widowScarlett Johansson faces real black widows in the horror comedy arachnophobeMonsters eight legs.

26
Mischa Barton,The sixth sense (1999)

mischa barton in the sixth sense
Buena Vista Photos Distribution

People rememberThe sixth sense for theShocking twist endingBut probably not for the appearance ofMischa Barton as a murdered girl trying to save his sister from the same fate.

27
Jon Stewart,Faculty (1998)

still from the faculty
Paramount Pictures

BeforeEveryday life,Jon Stewart was an actor and a comedian, but he did not really make laughter as one possessed TeachersFaculty.

28
Salma Hayek,Faculty (1998)

salma hayek in the faculty
Paramount Pictures

Another member of the factory owner:Salma HayekWho played with the school nurse Rosa Harper and met a fate predictably.

29
Hilary Swank,Buffy against vampires (1992)

hilary swank in buffy the vampire slayer
Fox of the twentieth century

The TV seriesBuffy against vampires Features some before-they-were-famous actors, but remember that the movie also gave a future Oscar winnerHilary Swank his debut film.

30
Tony Goldwyn,Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason lives (1986)

tony goldwyn in friday the 13th part vi
Paramount Pictures

You might knowTony Goldwyn as Fitz onScandalbut fans of Diehard Slasher remember him as one of the victims in JasonFriday the 13th Part VI: Jason lives.


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