Welcome back once again, to my 100 scariest horror movie moments of all time. Last time we reached the halfway point in the list so now, we come even closer to the top spots as I count down number 50 to 26. Let's get cracking so..
50. Head- Re-Animator (1985)
The re-animated head of Dr. Carl Hill (David Gale) gives a new meaning to the term 'giving head' when he, ahem, attempts to show his affection to poor Megan Halsey (Barbara Crampton).
49. Bad dreams- A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)
While sleeping in her friend Nancy's house, Tina (Amanda Wyss) falls victim to the maniacal dream master Freddy Krueger (Robert Englund), leaving some gruesome real-world consequences.
48. A visit from Mr. Babadook- The Babadook (2014)
Essie (Amelia Vanek) receives an unwanted nighttime visitor, in the form of the creepy story-book character Mr. Babadook..
47. Row, row, row your boat- The Burning (1981)
While searching for a couple of missing canoes on a makeshift raft, a group of campers are ambushed by the vicious ex-caretaker Cropsy (Lou David).
46. Larva birth- The Fly (1986)
Upon learning that she is pregnant with the child of the mutating Seth Brundle (Jeff Goldblum), Veronica (Geena Davis) suffers a bizarre nightmare in which she gives birth to, well, just watch the clip..
45. Eye for an eye- The Birds (1963)
When Lydia (Jessica Tandy) pays a visit to her neighbor to discuss the strange happenings at Bodega Bay, she soon makes a grizzly discovery when she enters his bedroom.
44. Zelda dearest- Pet Sematary (1989)
Amidst all the supernatural goings-on following the resurrection of her son, Rachel (Denise Crosby) is lured into her neighbors home where she witnesses eerie visions of her deceased sister Zelda (Andrew Hubastek).
43. Next stop, Daejeon- Train to Busan (2016)
The passengers on the zombie-infested KTX believe that they have entered the safe zone upon arriving at Daejeon train station. However, the passengers soon realise that Daejeon may not be as safe as they believed it to be.
42. Within the woods- The Evil Dead (1981)
While investigating the strange sounds from outside, Cheryl (Ellen Sandweiss) is attacked and subsequently assaulted by the demonically possessed trees.
41. Splinter- Zombi 2 (1979)
While being attacked by one of the flesh-eating zombies, Paola (Olga Karlatos) is dragged towards a splintering wooden door. Let's just say her vision may have been a bit impaired after this.
40. My precious- Black Sabbath (1963)
After stealing a ring from a recently deceased medium, Nurse Helen Chester (Jacqueline Pierreux) returns home to her secluded apartment. However, she soon discovers that the dead don't take kindly to theft..
39. Bedfellows- When a Stranger Calls (1979)
Seven years after a traumatic encounter with deranged killer Curt Duncan (Tony Beckley), Jill Johnson (Carol Kane) has managed to put her past behind her and is now happily married. However, after receiving an eerie phone call and rushing home to check on her children, Jill soon learns that the real horror is only truly beginning..
38. The top floor- REC (2007)
While hiding in the attic of a zombie-infested apartment block, reporter Ángela (Manuela Velasco) comes face to face with patient zero herself.
37. The count approaches- Nosferatu (1922)
Thomas Hutter (Gustav von Wangenheim) has a horrific encounter with his host, Count Orlok (Max Schreck) while spending a night at his isolated castle.
36. Petals- Frankenstein (1931)
After escaping into the nearby town, Frankenstein's creature (Boris Karloff) meets little Maria (Marilyn Harris) and the two play a game in which they toss flower petals into the lake. Thinking that Maria will also float as the petals did, the creature then tosses her in the lake, unaware of the damage he has done.
35. Girls on film- Peeping Tom (1960)
Stand-in Vivian (Moira Shearer) arrives on an empty film set at the request of cameraman Mark (Carl Boehm), under the pretense that they would be shooting a film together. However, it soon becomes clear that Mark's intentions are much more sinister.
34. Sleep tight- A Tale of Two Sisters (2003)
After returning to her family's secluded estate, Su-mi (Im Soo-jung) suffers a horrific vision of her recently deceased mother that night. I don't think anybody would be able to sleep tight after something like that..
33. All eyes on me- Pan's Labyrinth (2006)
The second of her three tasks sends young Ofelia (Ivana Baquero) into the lair of the monstrous Pale Man (Doug Jones). After completing her task, but disobeying orders, Ofelia is pursued by the grotesque beast.
32. Face-off- The Silence of the Lambs (1991)
After being viciously attacked by Hannibal 'the cannibal' Lecter (Anthony Hopkins), a horribly disfigured guard is rushed to hospital. It soon becomes clear however, that Hannibal is hiding in plain sight.
31. Fire walk with ME- Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me (1992)
While visiting her reclusive friend Harold Smith (Lenny Von Dohlen), troubled teen Laura Palmer (Sheryl Lee) is overcome by something horrific while reciting a strange poem..
30. Newborn- Rosemary's Baby (1968)
Rosemary Woodhouse (Mia Farrow) soon discovers that her entire pregnancy was orchestrated by a satanic cult, who await her with her newborn baby. The child's most striking feature by far however, is his fathers eyes..
29. Stuck in the lift- Dawn of the Dead (1978)
During a skirmish with some rowdy bikers, Stephen (David Emge) attempts to escape through an elevator shaft. He soon realises that the bikers are the least of his worries, I mean this is a zombie apocalypse after all.
28. Blue moon- An American Werewolf in London (1981)
While waiting around Nurse Alex's (Jenny Agutter) apartment, David (David Naughton) succumbs to the werewolf curse and undergoes a painful transformation beneath the full moon.
27. A-head of the curb- The Omen (1976)
While seeking answers over in Israel, Robert Thorn (Gregory Peck) learns that in order to stop the coming of the antichrist, he must murder his own son. Appalled, he throws away the holy daggers, leaving journalist Keith (David Warner) to retrieve them. Unfortunately, Keith is about to lose his head.
26. Broken ankle- Misery (1990)
In order to prevent him from ever leaving, Annie Wilkes (Kathy Bates) decides to teach author Paul Sheldon (James Caan) a lesson. She is his biggest fan after all..
That's it for now I'm afraid, but don't fret because next time I'll be counting down the final 25 scariest horror movie moments so stay tuned.
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