Hollywood A-Listers Who Got Their Big Break in Horror Films

Patricia Arquette

The Arquette family is no stranger to the horror genre—not only did David have a recurring role in the Scream franchise, but Patricia got her start as a final girl. Arquette played Kristen Parker in A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors (1987). To the chagrin of many fans, Arquette didn't return for A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master (1988), instead choosing to pursue other opportunities.

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The More You Know

  • The Candyman, played by Tony Todd, had to put real bees into his mouth to film the movie’s climax.
  • Peter Ostrum, Charlie from Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, never acted in another movie after that and is now a veterinarian.
  • The Hulk made his debut in 1962.
  • It took only 8 days to film "The Blair Witch Project".
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