Movies in general produce some amazingly made and shot iconic scenes that will live in infamy. Here’s five horror movie scenes that are so iconic any true genre fan cannot deny how epic they are.
Michael Myers peeping round the bush at girls HALLOWEEN (1978)
This is one creepy unforgettable moment that captures the stalking of Michael Myer’s prey perfectly. It captures the autumn vibe of the film and is a precursor of what to come.
Sheet of Glass decapitation THE OMEN (1976)
This is quite possibly the most quick and to the point kill in horror movie history. Car backs up sheet of glass on the back comes loose. You know what happens next… epic! If you do not know then go watch the Original Omen and basque in the gory glory of this precision kill.
Hanging from the tree SCREAM (1996)
You have to admire Wes Craven for murdering his film’s biggest cast member immediately at the beginning of the movie Scream. Drew Barrymore was even the cover star and still almost instantly is met with a grisly fate. The image of her hanging from the tree, all bloodied up is terrifying.
Enter Leatherface’s domain THE TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE (1974)
I think I’ll take a look in this doorway. There’s no threat, bang I am Leatherface hello nice to meet you. The metal door slams shut, raw sound effect.
Fuck me Jesus. Regan’s Gnarly crucifix scene THE EXORCIST (1973)
She goes there she really goes there. The look on Regan’s mother’s face says it all. A possessed Regan takes the sharp end of a crucifix and penetrates herself in the nether regions.