Horror Movie Actors Side-by-Side: 18 Stars Behind the Terrifying Masks
See horror movie actors side-by-side with their most terrifying roles. Angela Norris of Fxattics Studios reveals the 18 faces behind Pennywise, Valak, and more.
They're the stuff of nightmares, but you wouldn't recognize them on the street. Angela Norris, owner of Fxattics Studios in Brooklyn, has created a viral sensation by placing 18 legendary horror icons right next to the actors who portrayed them. This series highlights the incredible effort and SFX mastery required to turn these people into monsters.
Horror Movie Actors Side-by-Side: Unmasking the Icons
The project started when Norris realized many fans didn't know 'Twisty the Clown' was played by veteran actor John Carroll Lynch. Since then, the American artist has expanded the collection to include everything from '80s classics to modern hauntings, gaining massive traction on Facebook and Instagram.
Top 5 Most Shocking Transformations
- 1st: Tim Curry (Featured in 3 iconic roles including Pennywise and Lord of Darkness)
- 2nd: Bill Skarsgård (The face of the 2017 blockbuster 'It')
- 3rd: Michael Keaton (A 100% unrecognizable turn as Beetlejuice)
- 4th: Bonnie Aarons (Boasting a terrifying presence score of 99 as the Nun)
- 5th: Daveigh Chase (Samara from 'The Ring', still chilling 24 years later)
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