11 Actors Who Played Creepy Characters So Convincingly That It Made Our Skin Crawl!

Some actors are so good at their craft that they leave a lasting impression on a viewer¡¯s mind for years to come. We all love goodie characters but sometimes even the diabolical ones make a permanent place in our memories. It takes a lot of guts for actors to take up such questionable roles as they have a lot at stake. Let¡¯s take a look at some of the most unnerving performers who played the best villains, monsters and baddies on the big screen. Scroll!

1. Bill Skarsgard - IT

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Even though Tim Curry did the job phenomenally well, the newer generation will perhaps resonate more with Bill Skarsgard who played the role of Pennywise in the modern adaptation of Stephen King¡¯s famous horror novel - an evil dancing clown who preys upon the children of Derry, Maine.

2. Anthony Hopkins - Silence of The Lambs

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Hopkins gave many people sleepless nights with his portrayal of convicted serial killer Hannibal Lecter in this film. Even though he appeared on the screen for a mere sixteen minutes, he was awarded an Oscar for Best Actor for his jaw-dropping performance. It was all in those eyes!

3. Jack Nicholson - The Shining

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Another infamous character from a Stephen King classic, Nicholson terrified the living daylights out of us with his manic smile and dramatic expressions. Many of us could not un-see this role of his and underwent several sleepless nights.

4. Anjelica Huston - The Addams Family

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Playing the iconic Morticia Addams, Anjelica gave our favourite cartoon character a human face. She played a witch who was slim with extremely pale skin and straight black hair who allured her husband with her French.

5. Helena Bonham Carter- Harry Potter Franchise

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If you are a true blue Potterhead then I am sure you still hate Bellatrix Lestrange with all your heart. She played Voldemort¡¯s loyal servant who killed Sirius Black and inflicted pain on many of our favourite characters. She had no remorse for her wrongdoings and when Molly Weasley finally made her meet her end, many of us clapped. She was loathsome. Period.

6. Joaquin Phoenix - Joker

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Phoenix isn¡¯t the only one. Before him it was Heath Ledger and even Jared Leto who played Joker and stunned audiences with their moving performances. However, the recently released movie starring Joaquin Phoenix showed the character in a different light altogether.

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7. Ranveer Singh - Padmaavat

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It¡¯s completely okay if you loved Khilji more than Maharawal Ratan Singh. Ranveer added so much depth to this character that despite being despicable, many of us couldn¡¯t help but sympathise with Alauddin Khilji.

(Also Read: From Stomach Stapling To Broken Bones, 12 Actors Who Went To Crazy Extremes For Their Roles)

8. Ashutosh Rana - Sangharsh

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Ask any 90s kid and they will tell you how horrifying it was to watch Ashutosh Rana play the role of a transgender who would kidnap children and sacrifice them because he was a religious fanatic who believed that it would help him attain immortality. Interestingly, even his wife Renuka Shahane was terrified to meet him for the first time because she had watched the film and was flabbergasted.

9. Willem Dafoe - Spiderman

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When Spider-Man came out in 2002, Dafoe¡¯s character Green Goblin/Norman Osborne scared the bejesus out of many people. Till date, he remains to be one of the most scary villains of all time.

10. Imelda Staunton - Harry Potter And The Order Of The Phoenix

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She wasn¡¯t scary but detestable beyond words. Her blast of pink was barf-worthy. With her kittens and evil schemes, she gave us all goosebumps when she subjected Harry to some really harsh punishments.

11. Saif Ali Khan - Omkara

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Selfish bloke who lusted for power, Saif Ali Khan¡¯s fan-following exploded after the release of Vishal Bhardwaj¡¯s film Omkara. His character Langda Tyagi ditched his best friend to fulfil his own dreams and even manipulated him to kill the love of his life!

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