20 Young Hunks of Horror Who Need to Make More Horror Films
Matt Molgaard
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Having already written a slew of articles about gorgeous young starlets and iconic (as well as future) scream queens, it seemed appropriate to craft a piece aimed at the ladies who follow horror. Women make up a sizable chunk of the fan base dedicated to our beloved genre, and I’m sure they wouldn’t mind a few recommendations.
Who are the noteworthy young studs contributing today? Who should be making more horror films? Who should you be keeping an eye on? We’ve got answers… 20 of them to be precise!
Lou Taylor Pucci: Lou Taylor Pucci looks comfortable in front of the camera. He’s no ugly duckling, and from the few films we’ve seen him in, he looks to be a versatile performer. He’s already turned in excellent showings in the remake of Evil Dead, the insanely bleak Carriers and the recently released avant-garde creeper Spring. Keep your eyes on this kid; he could become a genre staple.
Dane DeHaan: The list’s young Leo (come on now, he’s damn near a spitting image!) has a certain spark about him that sets him apart from a large portion of his peers. This kid delivers with heaping portions of passion, and when he goes in for a role, he goes all in! Check him out in the surprisingly entertaining Chronicle, the arthouse werewolf flick Jack & Diane, and the recently released zom-com Life After Beth.
Bo Keister: There’s no shame in this statement: I love Bo Keister. That sounds wrong for more than a single reason, but by god it is true! Bo’s an awesome, approachable guy who enjoys what he does. That much is extremely evident. If you look into The Cabining, The Taking of Deborah Logan and all four volumes of The Hillbilly Horror Show, you”ll likely reach the same assessment. Keister’s found a niche that works like a charm; we’ll see if he continues to nurture his cinematic strengths.
Xavier Samuel: Never mind the whole Twilight business, this pretty Australian can actually act. Better yet, somehow, despite his petite frame, he makes for a fine hero and a resilient gent! His work in Bait was awesome, he was sound in Road Kill, and he absolutely slayed in The Loved Ones. The youngster will also make an appearance in the upcoming Frankenstein.
Ace Marrero: Ace is a cool cat. A really cool cat, in fact. We’ve shared more than a few conversations, and in doing so, I’ve come to realize that the man really cares about the horror genre (and MMA, which earns huge points in my book). I like that, and I like his work in front of the camera. He’s versatile (playing a rugged tough guy in Madison County, while portraying a very vulnerable victim in Roadside), and he’s got a grown man handsomeness that’s going to propel him into the upper echelon of the celebrity circle. Here’s hoping he continues to dedicate a large chunk of his time to the horror genre, as we need guys like him occupying the landscape.
