#100 Allan Trautmanas The Tar-Man
in Return of the Living Dead
The Tar-Man from the 1985 zombie comedy classic, Return of the Living Dead, is easily one of the most eerie undead creations to ever appear on screen. As he screams for brains, this tall skinny freakazoid looks like some crazy robotic creation. But it's the incredibly skilled physical acting of Allan Trautman that brings this head-chomping dude to life. Allan has a pretty versatile career, appearing in many shows and film, as well as doing a lot of puppeteer work in films like Babe, Cats and Dogs, and even several Muppet productions. You can visit Allan's website HERE and see some cool behind the scenes photos as Tar-Man, as well (and pick up an autographed photo, while you're there).
#99 Kane Hodderas Jason
in Friday the 13th VII, VIII, IX, and Jason X
Though several men have played the unstoppable machete wielding retard Jason Voorhees in the Friday The 13th series, it's the portrayal by Kane Hodder that fans of the series love the best. The only man to actually repeat the role, Kane has appeared in 4 consecutive Jason films. Kane's ability to perform physically demanding roles has resulted in acting jobs in over 30 films, and stuntman work in over 60. Unfortunately, New Line chose someone else to play the part in FREDDY vs. JASON, a move which prompted Hodder to say, "I guess they wanted Jason to look like a skinny little bitch this time." (quote from IMDB.com). Hodder always brought a special charm to the character that was evident under the bloodiest of hockey masks. Here's hoping he'll wear it yet again, someday. CLICK HERE To see a QuickTime trailer for Jason X.
#98 Julian Beckas Kane
in Poltergeist II: The Other Side
Poltergeist II: The Other Side is a sequel that isn't quite worthy of the original, but has some great touches in it that still make it worthwhile. Not only do you get Wil Sampson and some great monster design by HR Giger, but Julian Beck is a scream as an evil preacher, Kane. As he walks down the street and sings, "God is in his Holeeeeee temple!" it's enough to make your skin crawl. Unfortunately Beck died of stomach cancer almost immediately after filming was completed, so we never got to see his wonderful work again.
#97 Nastassja Kinskias Irina
in Cat People
Nastassja has always been a retroCRUSH favorite and her work in Cat People ranks among her most fascinating. The movie a mostly forgettable, stylish and slightly empty remake of the original 40s version, but Kinski's performance in the film makes it watchable. Her feline features and catlike movements make her a natural choice as Irina, a woman who transforms into a were-creature during sex. The original draft of the film had her turn into a large rainbow trout during sex, but the scenes of her flopping around the bed gasping for air proved to be too disturbing to audiences. Kinski hasn't done too much acting as of late, appearing only in a bizarre German porn film that cashed in on her former glory titled "Scat People". CLICK HERE to watch the trailer.
#96 George C. Scott
as John Russell
in The Changeling
We covered the wheelchair scene in our Scariest Movie Moments, but I'm happy to give George C. Scott recognition for his fine performance in this movie, too. It's a very grounded, down to earth performance that helps balance out the freaky happenings in this haunted house.
as John Russell
in The Changeling
We covered the wheelchair scene in our Scariest Movie Moments, but I'm happy to give George C. Scott recognition for his fine performance in this movie, too. It's a very grounded, down to earth performance that helps balance out the freaky happenings in this haunted house.
#95 Sam Neillas John Trent
in In the Mouth of Madness
What a treat to see Sam Neil do such a fine job in this movie. Though it' not an HP Lovecraft story, In The Mouth of Madness is one of the more Lovecraftian (you just have to use that word once before you die) films ever made. Neil's character is institutionalized at the movie's beginning, and he does an amazing job letting the tale unfold from there. A great scary and twisted performance in an equally great and underrated film. CLICK HERE to watch the trailer.
#94 Heather O'Rourkeas Carol Anne Freeling
in Poltergeist
Darin from Trash Film Orgy was very vocal about child stars NOT being included in this list, but I fought long and hard for the inclusion of Heather. Her portrayal of an innocent little girl taken to some hellish "other side" while she screams for help through the TV showed a skill beyond her years. And the physical stress and special effects hassles she had to endure are commendable on their own. Sadly, Heather died after the sequel was made. Her family keeps an interesting official memorial site in her memory that you can look at if you CLICK HERE.
#93 Tom Savinias Sex Machine
in From Dusk Til Dawn
It's a great small part, but Savini steals the show as Sex Machine, a rough and tumble character hanging out in The Titty Twister bar, who has a special pistol that pops out of his cod-piece, making him the ultimate American male, and inspiration to us all. It's a shame that they never made a Sex Machine movie, because his character was the best thing going on in the film. Not bad for a makeup FX man.
#92 Nicole Kidmanas Grace Stewart
in The Others
I'll admit, I could watch a movie of Nicole Kidman sleeping for 2 hours (and I have several different videos of this if you'd ever like to come over and see them), but she's particularly hypnotic in this haunting tale. I'll say little about the performance, so that I don't spoil anything with this movie (that's unfairly compared to The Sixth Sense all too often), but I think she does a fantastic job as a mother of two children who live in a strange house where things aren't what they seem.
#91 Rory Calhounas Farmer Vincent
in Motel Hell
Rory Calhoun is as a sausage maker who uses mysterious ingredients in his products. After all, his slogan isn't "It takes all kinds of critters to make Farmer Vincent's fritters!" for nothing. It's a great role with a lot of comedy that the veteran actor Calhoun plays with relish. And what other movie gives you the chance to have a climactic chainsaw fight while wearing a pig's head? We're showing this film on October 30th at The Crest Theater, as a part of the Halloween Trash Film Orgy. CLICK HERE for details.
#90 Gregory Peckas Robert Thorn
in The Omen
Peck plays the adoptive father of The Anti-Christ with a masterful and controlled performance that gives an integrity to the film that makes it all the more believable. Peck reportedly was eager for work and took the part when Roy Scheider, Charlton Heston, and William Holden turned the role down. He took a reduced salary in exchange for 10% of the gross, which ended up giving him over $6 million in 1976 money (which is equal to $53 billion today). CLICK HERE to watch the trailer.
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