10 Oscar-Winning Actors Who Starred in a Horror Movie
Jonathan Barkan
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Cuba Gooding, Jr. – The Devil’s Tomb
Cuba Gooding, Jr., is one of the rare cases of an actor who seemed to have everything going for him only to basically fall off the face of the planet, resurfacing recently to appear in “The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story” and “American Horror Story: Roanoke.” But during his absence from major motion pictures, Gooding appeared in this direct-to-video release, which was… something. It wasn’t bad, it wasn’t good, but it certainly wasn’t memorable.
Anthony Hopkins – The Silence of the Lambs
This is perhaps the most obvious choice to put on here. But what makes it special is that Hopkins has been nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actor only three times in his career with The Silence of the Lambs being his only victory. Hopkins took the role that was originally played by Brian Cox and transformed it into something astonishing, making “Hannibal the Cannibal” a mainstream character that shows no signs of vanishing into the crowd.
Nicole Kidman – The Others
I remember when this film came out and seemed like it was doomed to a poor run at the box office. Suddenly, each weekend saw it do better than the previous one; and the film became a smash success thanks to word of mouth, ultimately generating nearly $210 million globally. This film is a prime example of how important a good story is in creating a foundation of terror.
Gregory Peck – The Omen
While most people think of Gregory Peck in films such as To Kill a Mockingbird, I will always cherish him as Robert Thorn, the US Ambassador to the United Kingdom who just so happens to have the Anti-Christ as his son. Peck’s performance is magnificent, and the film has become a classic for the ages, one that also boasts one of the most terrifying scores of cinema history.
