Top 10 Scariest Scenes From Non-Horror Movies
Just because it's not a horror flick does not mean it isn't scary: there have been plenty of movie moments that have terrified the bejesus out of audiences that have shown up in perfectly normal films – even kids movies. Scary life lessons, giant dinosaurs, creepy performances and hellish special effects have all given us quite the fright. From childhood terrors to modern-day nightmares, these are the most frightening scenes never labeled "horror." In this video, http://www.WatchMojo.com counts down our picks for the top 10 scariest scenes from non-horror films.
Special thanks to our users TheKippfather and Ian Buchsbaum for submitting the idea on our Suggestions Page at WatchMojo.comsuggest
Top 10 Scariest Scenes from Non-Horror Movies
Top 20 Scariest Scenes From Non-Horror Movies
From childhood terrors to modern-day nightmares, these are the most frightening scenes never labeled ‘horror.’ Welcome to WatchMojo.com, and today, we’re counting down our picks for the scariest moments in non-horror films.
#10: The Monkey On Their Backs “Requiem for a Dream” (2000)
Another Top 10 Scariest Scenes from Non-Horror Movies
Sometimes, the most realistic stories are the most dreadful. It’s hard to pinpoint one horrific moment in this addiction story: from the ghastly, hallucinated fridge monster, to an arm that slowly withers away from drug use, a hostile prison to a woman who’s forced to parade her body for a score; this film’s endless sadism and fear serve as a harsh reminder of the downfalls of addiction.
#9: The King of the Dinos “Jurassic Park” (1993)
Top 10 Scariest Action Movies of All Time
Steve Spielberg used cutting-edge technology to bring the prehistoric era back to life – horrors and all. The movie features its share of intimidating creatures, but the Tyrannosaurus Rex is king. A cup of water has never been more foreboding, as the visitors helplessly await the inevitable. Tossing its leftovers onto a car hood, the T-Rex bursts onto the scene, shocking a generation of movie-goers with its theater-jolting roar.
#8: Riders as Black as Night “The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring” (2001)
Frodo and the Fellowship face many visually-stunning challenges on their quest to destroy the One Ring. Yet, it’s their blood-curdling encounters with the Nazgûl that are among the most notable. Faceless and dressed in flowing coats, Sauron’s Black Riders strike an immediate discordant note upon arrival. Their voices solidify them as memorable monstrosities, with their inhuman screeches reminding us of the One Ring’s evil potential.
#7: The Witching Hour “The Wizard of Oz” (1939)
Top 10 Best Raunchy Scenes in Horror Movies
For all the magic and musical glee in this timeless classic, there are just as many bizarre and startling moments. The Wicked Witch is one of the last century’s most memorable villains, with her ghastly image and shrill voice offering a chilling 1-2 punch. Between her unforgettable threats, her nefarious methods, her talking trees and flying monkeys, she found endless ways to terrify all children.
#6: Doom and Gloom “Who Framed Roger Rabbit” (1988)
From one megalomaniacal villain to another, we revisit Roger Rabbit’s feared foe. A sworn enemy of all toons, Judge Doom sadistically hunts and disposes of them. But it’s the film’s finale where he does his worst: after being flattened into a pancake, Doom eerily rises to life, inflating himself until… well, this. A helium-fuelled half-man half-toon, his grotesque transformation turns an already-menacing character into an outstanding screen oddity.
#5: A Nightmare Scenario “Trainspotting” (1996)
Top 10 Scariest Nightmare on Elm Street Scenes Ever
This film leaves its mark on horror history when a drug addict’s infant daughter dies of neglect. However, it’s the ensuing nightmare that’s one of the most soul-wrenching scenes in cinema: the baby’s deformed and bloated corpse appears as a vision, crawling on the ceiling and performing an Exorcist-like head-spin – all set to a pulsating techno beat. Gross-out visuals and deathly emotion make this a nightmare not easily forgotten.
#4: Becoming a Jackass “Pinocchio” (1940)
Top 10 Brutal Torture Scenes in Horror Movies
Of Disney’s many traumatizing scenes, none is scarier than Pinocchio’s Pleasure Island trip. Newly-transformed into a real boy, Pinocchio finds all sorts of amusement. But there’s a downside: delinquents on the island eventually turn into donkeys, which are used for back-breaking labor. Pinocchio escapes, but his friend Lampwick isn’t so lucky. A morality tale for the ages, this story scared an infinite number of kids straight with Lampwick’s panicked meltdown.
#3: Shrouded in Mystery, Man “Lost Highway” (1997)
Though not his most popular work, this David Lynch film features one of his most unsettling scenes. Fred Madison worries he’s being stalked after receiving videos filmed inside his home. He’s soon approached at a party by a man with a bizarre claim. With an understated, tense delivery, Robert Blake’s Mystery Man sends chills down your spine in a performance made creepier by his subsequent real-life murder trial.
#2: Tunnel o’ Fear “Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory” (1971)
Designed as a tasty treat for children, this movie has as many moments that will scar them. But the greatest scare comes early: Willy Wonka takes his visitors on a boat ride through what looks like the tunnel to Hell itself, while delivering a fiery and dark sermon. An unnerving cross between a fever dream and psychedelic psychosis, this scene stands tall as the movie’s most horrific.
#1: Face-Melting Terror “Raiders of the Lost Ark” (1981)
Another Top 10 Scenes Where Actors Couldn't Keep a Straight Face in Movies and TV
This explosive introduction to Indiana Jones incorporates many genres, from romance to suspense, comedy to history. However, it isn’t until the film’s conclusion that horror rears its ugly head: with Indy and his partner captured, the Nazis prepare to open the Ark of the Covenant. Cursed by the spirits of the Ark, they’re roasted in a visually terrifying and effects-driven climax so unpredictable it’s guaranteed to haunt every viewer. Do you agree with our list? Which non-horror movies scared you the most? For more top 10s about your favorite films, be sure to subscribe to WatchMojo.com.
