Horrors are films that are supposed to make you scared. They can feature all sorts of things, like ghosts, or serial killers, or creepy clowns, or weird ghost children. The plots can vary but they often feature frightening situations for a person or group of people. They can have a lot of tense moments and make you jump. Often they are really gory and can involve a lot of people being killed in gruesome ways. Even though horrors are quite horrible to watch, they seem to be a very popular genre of film.

Why do people enjoy watching horror movies?

People enjoy watching horror movies as they are given an adrenaline rush. People like to see things that shock them if they know they won’t be harmed, and horror movies offer a way to experience fear in a controlled environment. Watching horror movies serves as an experience of catharsis and makes people feel more alive. Scary movies offer feelings of fear, stress, resolution, and relief.

What was the first horror movie?

The first horror movie is Le Manoir du Diable and was released in 1896. It was released as the Haunted Castle in the United States. It was made by the French filmmaker Georges Méliès. The movie plot depicts a bat that turns into the demon Mephistopheles. It also features some of the first 19th century special effects like people appearing and disappearing and bats taking on a human form.

Why are characters in horror movies stupid?

Characters in horror movies are stupid because they don’t know that they are in a horror movie. They are not aware of their situation so they don’t think they have to avoid certain actions or be more careful. Also, the characters in horror movies are often startled and act impulsively. There is also not a lot of character development in horror movies and the characters are expected to be stupid.

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5′7″ | 1.70 m
August 13, 1899
Alfred Hitchcock
170.000
1899.00
111000
GUIDE
3D
Alfred Hitchcock
6’1” | 1.85 m
1981
Ash Williams
185.000
1981.00
22000
GUIDE
3D
Ash Williams
7’2” | 2.18 m
Alien (1979)
Big Chap
218.000
1979.00
450
GUIDE
3D
Big Chap
7’ | 2.13 m
Bride of Frankenstein (1935)
Bride of Frankenstein
213.000
1935.00
40000
GUIDE
3D
Bride of Frankenstein
5’3” | 1.60 m
1974 (Novel), 1976 (Film)
Carrie White
160.000
1974.00
6600
GUIDE
3D
Carrie White
10” | 25.4 cm (Upright)
3’6” | 106.7 cm
Alien (1979)
Chestbursters
24.400
106.700
1979.00
5900
GUIDE
3D
Chestbursters
Chucky
120000
29” | .74 m
1988
Chucky
74.000
1988.00
120000
GUIDE
3D
Chucky
6’5” | 1.96 m
Creature from the Black Lagoon (1954)
Creature from the Black Lagoon
196.000
1954.00
56000
GUIDE
3D
Creature from the Black Lagoon
6’0” | 1.83 m
Prometheus (2012)
David 8
183.000
2012.00
450
GUIDE
3D
David 8
5′11″ | 1.80 m
January 20, 1946
David Lynch
180.000
1946.00
143000
GUIDE
3D
David Lynch
8’–10’ | 2.44–3.05 m (Upright)
Prometheus (2012)
Deacons
305.000
2012.00
1500
GUIDE
3D
Deacons
26”-32” | 66-80 cm
45”-54” | 114-137 cm
Demodog
80.000
137.000
4700
GUIDE
3D
Demodog
6’-10’ | 1.83-3.05 m
Demogorgon
305.000
116000
GUIDE
3D
Demogorgon
Dracula
122000
6’4” | 1.93 m
Dracula (novel, 1897), Dracula (film, 1931)
Dracula
193.000
1897.00
122000
GUIDE
3D
Dracula
5’8” | 1.73 m
January 19, 1809
Edgar Allan Poe
173.000
1809.00
134000
GUIDE
3D
Edgar Allan Poe
5’10” | 1.78 m
Alien (1979)
Ellen Ripley
178.000
1979.00
14000
GUIDE
3D
Ellen Ripley
8’-9’ | 2.44–2.74 m
Alien (1979)
Engineers
274.000
1979.00
1500
GUIDE
3D
Engineers
2’9” | 83.8 cm (Upright)
2’4” | 71.1 cm
4’11” | 149.8 cm
Alien (1979)
Facehuggers
83.800
71.100
149.800
1979.00
31000
GUIDE
3D
Facehuggers
8’ | 2.4 m (novel)
Frankenstein (novel, 1818), Frankenstein (film, 1931)
Frankenstein’s Monster
240.000
1818.00
211000
GUIDE
3D
Frankenstein’s Monster
5’9.5” | 1.77 m
1984
Freddy Krueger
177.000
1984.00
173000
GUIDE
3D
Freddy Krueger
5’10” | 1.78 m
1996
Ghostface
178.000
1996.00
22000
GUIDE
3D
Ghostface
Gort
9700
8’ | 2.4 m
The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951)
Gort
240.000
1951.00
9700
GUIDE
3D
Gort
Gremlin
51000
24” | 61 cm
Gremlins (1984)
Gremlin
61.000
1984.00
51000
GUIDE
3D
Gremlin
5′10″ | 1.78 m
October 9, 1964
Guillermo del Toro
178.000
1964.00
165000
GUIDE
3D
Guillermo del Toro
2’–3’ | 61–91.4 cm (Upright)
4’–5’ | 1.22–1.52 m
Prometheus (2012)
Hammerpedes
91.400
152.000
2012.00
350
GUIDE
3D
Hammerpedes
5’8” | 1.73 m
1981 (Novel), 1986 (Film)
Hannibal Lecter
173.000
1981.00
100000
GUIDE
3D
Hannibal Lecter
Igor
47000
5’7” | 1.70 m
Frankenstein (1931), Young Frankenstein (1974)
Igor
170.000
1931.00
47000
GUIDE
3D
Igor
5’7” | 1.70 m
The Invisible Man (novel, 1897), The Invisible Man (film, 1933)
Invisible Man
170.000
1897.00
42000
GUIDE
3D
Invisible Man
5’10” | 1.78 m
1977 (Novel), 1980 (Film)
Jack Torrance
178.000
1977.00
13000
GUIDE
3D
Jack Torrance
6’5” | 1.96 m
1980
Jason Voorhees
196.000
1980.00
136000
GUIDE
3D
Jason Voorhees
6’4” | 1.93 m
1974
Leatherface
193.000
1974.00
110000
GUIDE
3D
Leatherface
6’7” | 2.01 m
1978
Michael Myers
201.000
1978.00
190000
GUIDE
3D
Michael Myers
7’–8' | 2.13–2.44 m (Upright)
8’-9’ | 2.44–2.74 m
Alien: Covenant (2017)
Neomorphs
244.000
2754.000
2017.00
8400
GUIDE
3D
Neomorphs
6’1” | 1.85 m
1960
Norman Bates
185.000
1960.00
60000
GUIDE
3D
Norman Bates
Nosferatu
153000
6’3” | 1.91 m
Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror (1922)
Nosferatu
191.000
1922.00
153000
GUIDE
3D
Nosferatu
3’3” | 100 cm
30” | 76.2 cm (Diameter)
Alien (1979)
Ovomorphs
100.000
76.200
1979.00
4460
GUIDE
3D
Ovomorphs
Pennywise
358000
6’3.5” | 1.92 m
1986 (Novel), 1990 (TV)
Pennywise
192.000
1986.00
358000
GUIDE
3D
Pennywise
6’2” | 1.88 m
Le Fantôme de l'Opéra (1909), The Phantom of the Opera (1925)
Phantom of the Opera
188.000
1909.00
201000
GUIDE
3D
Phantom of the Opera
Pinhead
57000
6’5” | 1.95 m
1986 (Novella), 1987 (Film)
Pinhead
195.000
1986.00
57000
GUIDE
3D
Pinhead
9’10” | 3.0 m
4’11” | 1.5 m
Aliens (1986)
Power Loader
300.000
150.000
1986.00
30
GUIDE
3D
Power Loader
7’–8' | 2.13–2.44 m
Predator (1987)
Predators (Yautja)
244.000
1987.00
311000
GUIDE
3D
Predators (Yautja)
4’11” | 1.50 m
1971 (Novel), 1973 (Film)
Regan MacNeil
150.000
1971.00
3600
GUIDE
3D
Regan MacNeil
5′9″ | 1.75 m
November 30, 1937
Ridley Scott
175.000
1937.00
82000
GUIDE
3D
Ridley Scott
5′5″ | 1.65 m
August 18, 1933
Roman Polanski
165.000
1933.00
237000
GUIDE
3D
Roman Polanski
6’–7’2” | 1.83–2.18 m (Upright)
11’–12’ | 3.35–3.66 m
Alien 3 (1992)
Runners
218.000
366.000
1992.00
600
GUIDE
3D
Runners
4’4” | 1.32 m
1998 (Japan), 2002 (US)
Samara Morgan
132.000
1998.00
6600
GUIDE
3D
Samara Morgan
5’10” | 1.78 m
October 8, 1949
Sigourney Weaver
178.000
1949.00
167000
GUIDE
3D
Sigourney Weaver
5′7″ | 1.70 m
July 26, 1928
Stanley Kubrick
170.000
1928.00
144000
GUIDE
3D
Stanley Kubrick
6’4” | 1.93 m
September 21, 1947
Stephen King
193.000
1947.00
273000
GUIDE
3D
Stephen King
5’11” | 1.8 m
The Mummy (1932)
The Mummy
180.000
1932.00
71000
GUIDE
3D
The Mummy
6′0″ | 1.83 m
August 25, 1958
Tim Burton
183.000
1958.00
159000
GUIDE
3D
Tim Burton
8’–10’ | 2.44–3.05 m
Prometheus (2012)
Trilobites
305.000
2012.00
400
GUIDE
3D
Trilobites
Vampira
21000
5’7” | 1.70 m
The Vampira Show (1954)
Vampira
170.000
1954.00
21000
GUIDE
3D
Vampira
6’2” | 1.88 m
The Wolf Man (1941)
Wolf Man
188.000
1941.00
5100
GUIDE
3D
Wolf Man
14’9” | 4.5 m
Aliens (1986)
Xenomorph Queen
450.000
1986.00
1300
GUIDE
3D
Xenomorph Queen
7’–8’ | 2.13–2.44 m
14’–16’ | 4.27–4.88 m
Aliens (1986)
Xenomorphs (Drones)
244.000
488.000
1986.00
112000
GUIDE
3D
Xenomorphs (Drones)
Dracula
Drawings with labeled height of Dracula in poses ranging from the front, side, and with an open cape

Dracula, a vampire spawned from the imagination of Bram Stoker and the namesake of his 1897 novel, is the most iconic vampire of all time. The story of Dracula and some of his key characteristics became the basis for a whole genre of literature and films to come. Dracula is a vampire that lives Transylvania, but moves to England to partake in his favorite activity of blood sucking and spreading the undead curse. Once in England, however, he is hunted by a group of men and women led by Professor Abraham Van Helsing. Dracula is the basis for Nosferatu, an illegal adaptation of the story due to violations of copyright laws that the studio tried to avoid by slightly altering the story.

Dracula is popularly depicted at 6 foot 4 inches (1.93 m) tall, but was originally portrayed by Bela Lugosi in Dracula (1931) at 6 foot 1 inch (1.85 m) tall.

Dracula, a Transylvanian vampire spawned from the imagination of Bram Stoker and the namesake of his 1897 novel, is the most iconic vampire of all time. The story of Dracula and some of his key characteristics became the basis for a whole genre of literature and films to come.

Dracula is popularly depicted at 6 foot 4 inches (1.93 m) tall, but was originally portrayed by Bela Lugosi in Dracula (1931) at 6 foot 1 inch (1.85 m) tall.

Dracula
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Bela Lugosi (6’1” | 1.85 m)
First Appearance
Dracula (novel, 1897), Dracula (film, 1931)

Drawings include:
Dracula front, side, front (cape open)

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Xenomorphs (Drones)
Scaled height comparison illustrations of Xenomorphs (Drones) in relation to other creatures in the Alien universe

Xenomorph is the name given to the fully grown extraterrestrial species in Ridley Scott’s Alien film series. In the first film the Xenomorph evolves from the egg laid by a Facehugger in a host organism which then bursts out of the host, ripping them apart. The Xenomorphs development depends on its host, but they are typically over seven feet tall, with a muscular shell-like body, and a long, curving tail. They have elongated domed heads and a sharped-tooth mouth. They have a second proboscis-like mouth which suddenly protrudes to bite and kill its prey. The Xenomorphs possess superior intelligence, strength and speed and as a result they are deadly predators.

Xenomorphs (Drones) have a height between 7’–8’ (2.13–2.44 m) and overall body and tail length between 14’–16’ (4.27–4.88 m).

Set of dimensioned drawings of Xenomorphs (Drones) labeled with overall height
Xenomorph is the name given to the fully grown extraterrestrial species in Ridley Scott’s Alien film series. In the first film the Xenomorph evolves from the egg laid by a Facehugger in a host organism which then bursts out of the host, ripping them apart.

Xenomorphs (Drones) have a height between 7’–8’ (2.13–2.44 m) and overall body and tail length between 14’–16’ (4.27–4.88 m).

Set of dimensioned drawings of Xenomorphs (Drones) labeled with overall height
Xenomorphs (Drones)
Height:
7’–8’ | 2.13–2.44 m
Width:
Length:
14’–16’ | 4.27–4.88 m
Depth:
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Species: Xenomorph XX121

Stage: 3

Actor
First Appearance
Aliens (1986)

Drawings include:
Xenomorphs (Drones) elevations (assorted)

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David 8
Size comparison drawings of David 8 comparing the heights of other related characters from the Alien franchise

David 8 is a character in the 2012 Alien prequel, Prometheus. David 8, also known as David, is an android serving as an assistant and surrogate son to his creator, Peter Weyland. David is intelligent, resourceful and compassionate.  He joins the crew aboard the research vessel Prometheus which is headed for the moon LV-223 and passes time by monitoring the crew members' dreams and watching films. He becomes obsessed with the concept of creating life of his own and begins to conduct experiments to engineer his own Alien life form. David is played by Michael Fassbender.

David 8 is portrayed by Michael Fassbender with a height of 6’0” (1.83 m).

Dimensioned elevation drawings of David 8 with height measurements
David 8 is a character in the 2012 Alien prequel, Prometheus. David 8, also known as David, is an android serving as an assistant and surrogate son to his creator, Peter Weyland. David is intelligent, resourceful and compassionate. He joins the crew aboard the research vessel Prometheus.

David 8 is portrayed by Michael Fassbender with a height of 6’0” (1.83 m).

Dimensioned elevation drawings of David 8 with height measurements
David 8
Height:
6’0” | 1.83 m
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Species: Android

Actor
Michael Fassbender
First Appearance
Prometheus (2012)

Drawings include:
David 8 elevations (assorted), sitting

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Wolf Man
Series of illustrations of the Wolf Man in assorted postures with overall height labeled

The Wolf Man is the second werewolf movie from Universal Pictures, released in 1941, and supremely more popular than its predecessor Werewolf of London. In this film, Larry Talbots is transformed into a werewolf after being bit by one while trying to protect his love interest’s friend. After being bitten, Larry is informed by a gypsy that he will turn into a werewolf since he was bitten and lived. This proves to be true, and throughout the rest of the film Larry struggles with his werewolf desire to kill and his human desire to not. Larry is finally killed by his own father when he attacks his love interest. As he dies, he transforms back into his human form and his father and lover mourn his tragic end.

The Wolf Man, portrayed by Lon Chaney Jr. in The Wolf Man (1941), is 6 foot 2 inches (1.88 m) tall.

The Wolf Man is the second werewolf movie from Universal Pictures, released in 1941, and supremely more popular than its predecessor Werewolf of London. In this film, Larry Talbots is transformed into a werewolf after being bit by one while trying to protect his love interest’s friend.

The Wolf Man, portrayed by Lon Chaney Jr. in The Wolf Man (1941), is 6 foot 2 inches (1.88 m) tall.

Wolf Man
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6’2” | 1.88 m
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Actor
Lon Chaney Jr.
First Appearance
The Wolf Man (1941)

Drawings include:
Wolf Man front (arms raised), side (walking), side (sniffing)

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Leatherface
Pair of dimensioned drawings of Leatherface from the Texas Chainsaw Massacre horror film

Leatherface is the main antagonist of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre, even though he commits his murders alongside his family. Leatherface wears a mask made of human skin, which is where he gets his name from. Leatherface was reportedly based off of Wisconsin killer Ed Gein, who also wore a mask made from skin. In the movies, Leatherface’s main weapons are a chainsaw and a sledgehammer and, as well as murdering his victims, Leatherface was a cannibal and would eat them too. Director Tobe Hooper has noted that Leatherface kills out of fear, rather than malice.

Leatherface, portrayed by Gunnar Hansen in The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974), is 6 foot 4 inches (1.93 m) tall.

Illustrations of Leatherface from the Texas Chainsaw Massacre seen from the front with a chainsaw
Leatherface is the main antagonist of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre, even though he kills alongside his family. Leatherface wears a mask made of human skin, which is where he gets his name from. Leatherface was reportedly based off of Wisconsin killer Ed Gein, who also wore a mask made from skin.

Leatherface, portrayed by Gunnar Hansen in The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974), is 6 foot 4 inches (1.93 m) tall.

Illustrations of Leatherface from the Texas Chainsaw Massacre seen from the front with a chainsaw
Leatherface
Height:
6’4” | 1.93 m
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Actor
Gunnar Hansen
First Appearance
1974

Drawings include:
Leatherface front, side, front (attack), front (raised)

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