Watching a horror movie is a great experience. Even the most timid viewer must prepare for the horrors to come. Even more difficult to prepare for are the unexpected scary scenes in non-horror movies that often come without warning and are firmly in the memory of even the most seasoned horror veterans.
Some of these scenes have gone down in cinema history as traumatic moments in childhood classics, like the boat scene in The Movie. Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factorywhile others have the perfect mix of fear and suspense, like some “funny” scene in a movie good guy. What they all have in common is that no one saw them coming.
Updated by Diego Pineda Pacheco on July 10, 2023:
In recent years, a large number of excellent horror movies have come out, which have been warmly welcomed by the audience. However, fans of the genre may be itching to see more horror. Thankfully, there are plenty of movies out there that don’t exactly fall into the horror genre category, but offer scenes that are truly creepy.
13 Child Catcher in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (1968)
you didn’t really hear Chitty Chitty Bang Bang It’s an absolute shame that it gets talked about so much these days. This might be a rather weird and offbeat family movie, but that’s what makes it so special. This is the story of an eccentric inventor who turns an old car into a flying car and embarks on a fantastic journey with his family.
All those who have this fun romp as a fond childhood memory will surely recall the Child Catcher scene and still remember the horror they felt while watching it. Still, even for newcomers, it’s a disturbingly odd scene with a truly terrifying villain ahead.
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12 The incinerator in Toy Story 3 (2010)
Even though modern audiences know better, at the time toy story 3Upon release, it appeared to be the long-awaited finale for the beloved animated series (although it’s no longer the finale, it’s still one of the best trilogies in movie history). In the show, Andy is grown up and ready for college. Just before all this happens, his faithful toy is mistakenly sent to a daycare center instead of Andy’s loft.
In the movie’s climax, the toys must escape the garbage processing plant, but when they encounter the inevitable incinerator, it seems all is lost. As the toys joined hands to die, viewers couldn’t help but shed tears and felt a deep sense of dread at the fate of their beloved characters.
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11 The Chigurh and Moss Confrontation in No Country for Old Men (2007)
one of the coen brothers‘ The most gripping and well-made film, Old Men is a new western thriller about the chaos that ensues when a hunter stumbles upon $2 million when a drug deal goes wrong.
Throughout the film, the formidable antagonist Anton Chigurh hunts down the protagonist until they eventually collide at the motel. The entire shootout scene, crafted by the Coen Brothers, is thrilling and terrifying, with Chigurh’s intimidating but almost invisible presence looming over the viewer throughout.
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10 “What’s Funny?” Scene from “Goodfellas” (1990)
One of the most perfect gangster movies ever Martin Scorseseof good guy Chronicles the rise and fall of real-life criminals Henry Hillfrom his early mafia career to the epic end of his criminal career.
The movie is vibrant, engaging and funny; but one thing you don’t expect at first is scary.However, when Hill joked with his friends tommy devito Tommy seems offended, and the suspense quickly turns to horror. The story portrays DeVito as a sadistic and unpredictable character, and first-time viewers might think the film is about to turn into a horror flick, joe pesci Of course, sell this part.
9 The Death of Doom Judge in Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988)
One of the most visually stunning and narratively inventive films Disney has ever made, who framed roger rabbit is a noir-like adventure comedy about a cartoon-hating detective who must defend a popular animated rabbit after he’s accused of a crime he didn’t commit.
The villain in the movie is played wonderfully by the funny person Christopher Lloyd, unbelievably frightening. However, the most terrifying moment in the film is the hero’s final confrontation with him, when he is crushed by a steamroller, revealing himself to be a toon, and then melted in acid. That might sound too scary for a family movie — and it probably is, but audiences still love this remarkable film.
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8 Pee-Wee hitchhiking with Big Maggie in The Adventures of Pee-Wee (1985)
parodies of italian classics bike thiefthe first Pee Wee Herman film, follows the protagonist as he travels across the country in search of his bicycle, which has been stolen under mysterious circumstances.
During the trip, Pee Wee hitchhiked again. One of those who picks him up is Big Maggie, the eerie and ominous ghost of a truck driver. Pee Wee’s Big Adventure is directorial debut Tim BurtonWhile it’s not a horror movie, it does show signs of his signature creepy style, especially in this deeply disturbing scene that has given countless kids nightmares over the years.
7 Bathilda Bagshot’s house in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1 (2010)
Since 2001, everyone knows harry potter The saga is destined to end with a bang, and the story’s two-part ending certainly does. Deathly Hallows – Part 1Harry and his friends set out to destroy Voldemort’s Horcruxes in what may not be the most powerful Harry Potter film. harry potter franchise, but it’s a pretty solid start to such an eventful ending.
Over the course of its seven-part run, the series continued to incorporate elements of horror that gave young fans nightmares.But perhaps never as truly terrifying as when Harry and Hermione visit Bathilda Bagshot’s house and are attacked by Nagini, a scene that the director david yates The eerie feeling is subtly created from beginning to end.
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6 The First Ritual in Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984)
prequel to classic adventure classic Movie “Raiders of the Lost Ark”, steven spielbergof Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom Tells the adventure story of the eponymous archaeologist who tries to help the inhabitants of a small village in India whose child has been mysteriously kidnapped.
The film is darker in every way than its predecessor, and this is especially evident in the horrific scene that first introduces viewers to the cult behind the village kidnapping. The scene where the villain extracts the man’s heart is so horrific that the PG-13 rating was born out of this movie.
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5 Chocolate River Boat Ride from Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (1971)
This well-reviewed adaptation of a classic Roald Dahl This children’s book is a delightful musical adventure about one poor kid who wins a tour of Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory with four other kids. The movie remains one of the most beloved musicals of the ’70s, and for good reason.
one of the things is Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory The reason it’s so famous is because it has one of the most unexpected horror scenes in a children’s movie. The moment arrives when Wonka leads tourists through a terrifying tunnel in his Chocolate River, a place of flashes of psychedelic colors and disturbing images that can be unbelievable even for grown-ups The creeps.
4 Uncovering the Secret of the Ark in Indiana Jones (1981)
Movie “Raiders of the Lost Ark”In Indiana Jones’ first adventure story, the famous adventure professor is hired by the government to find the fabled Ark of the Covenant and finds himself up against the entire Nazi regime. Ignore all naysayers: Indy is an excellent protagonist, Raiders The perfect action-adventure film.
Temple of Doom Possibly the scariest Indy movie; but in terms of individual scenes, there is nothing scarier than the climax Raiders, the villains opened the Ark and were wiped out by its divine power. This scene almost earned the movie an R rating, which is enough to prove that it’s pretty scary stuff for an otherwise fairly lackluster film.
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3 Inglourious Basterds Opening Interrogation (2008)
Quentin TarantinoCritically Acclaimed War Drama shameless bastard The story of a group of soldiers planning to assassinate a Nazi leader parallels the revenge plan of a Jewish theater owner.
The villain, Hans Landa, was such a disturbing and terrifying character that Tarantino almost gave up on the film purely because he couldn’t find the right actor until he came across blockbuster actors. Christoph Waltz. The opening scene of the movie, where the audience first gets to know Randa, is a truly tense and frightening scene in every sense of the word.
2 War Crimes in Come and Come (1985)
A shocking and harrowing anti-war film, a Soviet masterpiece come and see Tells the story of a young boy who joins the Soviet resistance against the Nazis during World War II, undergoing a life-changing journey that will leave him unrecognizable once it’s over. This movie is underwhelming, but a must-see.
all come and see Ten times scarier than most horror movies, but perhaps no scene is more difficult to watch than a scene recreating one of the many war crimes the Nazis committed during the war. The sheer amount of inhumanity depicted in the scene, and the heartbreaking way it’s shown, make for a truly memorable nightmare scene.
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1 The Pale Man in Pan’s Labyrinth (2006)
no one will blame you for thinking like this pan’s labyrinth, Guillermo del ToroThis dark masterpiece about a girl fascinated by fairy tales retreats into a mysterious fantasy world is actually a horror film. It wouldn’t normally be classified as such, but it’s every bit as scary as the best of them.
Without a doubt, the scariest scene in the whole movie is the one with the pale man.The design of the monster is scary doug jonesDel Toro’s performance is unbelievably eerie, and the urgency and tension del Toro injects into the scene makes it possibly the scariest scene in any non-horror film.
