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Forbidden Fruit: 10 Sexy Male Horror Villains

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Not all horror movie monsters capture the physical embodiment of the word “monster.”  In fact, some are quite attractive, and some even use this to their advantage when luring victims.  As fans we know we’re not supposed to be attracted to them.  In fact, their evil deeds should send us screaming for the hills!  But they are just so swoon-worthy!  Here are ten sexy male horror villains who make our blood run hot!

Dr. Hannibal Lecter – Hannibal

Mads Mikkelsen portrayed Dr. Hannibal Lecter in the recently axed series Hannibal.  We all know Anthony Hopkins left some pretty intimidating shoes to fill following his critically acclaimed performance of the cannibalistic doctor.  However, Mikkelsen rose to the challenge and exceeded all expectations. Mikkelsen’s Hannibal Lecter is certainly a man of taste.  With his naturally cool and even keel, smoldering eyes, and a voice that purrs, it is easy to see how this Danish actor’s style is a perfect fit for the good doctor.

Hannibal by Dino de Laurentiis Company

 

Daniel Robitaille “Candyman”- Candyman

The legend of a man you summon in the mirror only to have him kill you isn’t the most romantic love story.  However, the legend of Daniel Robitaille, the man behind Candyman, is.  Beginning as a forbidden love story Robitaille was a slave commissioned to paint a portrait of a wealthy landowner’s daughter, Caroline.  As fate would have it, Robitaille and Caroline quickly fall in love.  Unfortunately their forbidden love affair is discovered and Robitaille pays the ultimate price with his life.
Living on as the Candyman, the 6’5” urban legend patiently stalks his female victims, crooning their name from the shadows.  In the first film Candyman pursues Helen, who he believes to the reincarnation of his lover, Caroline.  While on one hand he is a bloodthirsty killer, he is also a hopeless romantic.

Candyman by Propoganda Films

 

Patrick Bateman- American Psycho

Set in 1990’s yuppie New York City everyone is concerned about appearances, no one more so than Patrick Bateman.  Each morning he has a routine consisting of intense exercise, luxurious bath products to clean and enhance the skin, and finally an herb-mint facial mask.  He is a fine specimen indeed!  Men want to be him, and women (and even some men) want to have him.  Never has a maniac running nude down a hallway wielding a chainsaw ever looked so good!

American Psycho by Lionsgate

 

Mickey- Scream 2

Lacking much character development, as most slasher films do, we don’t spend a long time with Mickey on the campus of Windsor College.  Yet there is just something about those big brown eyes that say “trust me” as he comes to the comfort of career victim Sydney Prescott.  Come to find out at the climax of the film he wasn’t as trustworthy as he seemed.  *sigh* Why are the cute ones always crazy?

Scream 2 by Dimension Films

 

Dr. Oliver Thredson- American Horror Story: Asylum

Our second doctor on the list is Dr. Thredson from the second season of American Horror Story, portrayed by Zachary Quinto.  Thredson believes compassion instead of the severe physical and mental treatments of the times would yield more promising results for mental patients.  Unfortunately, beneath this well dressed exterior and perfect hair, this cutie is coo coo for Cocoa Puffs.  Having been abandoned at a young age by his mother he seeks out the comfort only a mother could provide.  However, if the women he chooses don’t fit the bill he kills them, often using their skin for furniture or mask making.  With a face like that we can overlook those pesky mommy issues, right?

American Horror Story by 20th Century Fox Television


Vilmer Slaughter- Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Next Generation

Very few good things came out of the fourth installment of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre series.  However, many of us received our first introduction to the then unknown actor Matthew McConaughey.  The blonde Texas native starred in this film as the hootin’ and hollerin’ head of the Slaughter family, Vilmer.  Vilmer certainly was crazy, but underneath all of that grease and motor oil on his not so charming overalls there was a glimpse of the handsome man we know him as today!

Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Next Generation by Columbia Pictures

George Lutz- The Amityville Horror (2005)

In the 2005 remake of The Amityville Horror, a pre-Deadpool Ryan Reynolds is casted as leading man George Lutz.  While Lutz begins as the typical family man and “good guy,” the influence of the house at 112 Ocean Avenue with a sordid past begins to take a toll on him.  As Reynold’s character becomes more and more under the house’s oppression he becomes angry and shirtless… a lot.  While the house is really the villain of this movie, its vinyl siding and iconic “eye” windows just can’t compete with Reynold’s abs!

The Amityville Horror by Dimension Films and
Platinum Dunes

Dandy Motts- American Horror Story: Freak Show

American Horror Story sure has a way with torturing our hearts with pretty boys who are bat shit crazy.  This time in Freak Show, privileged and often bratty Dandy Motts is a beautiful male specimen on the outside, but on the inside it’s a much different story.  He feel like he relates to the freaks in the side show, but he also has an inherent madness that makes him a sociopath.  It may be hard to believe, but there’s a lot of conflicting issues going on in that brain of his.  If only his instincts to kill could have been tamed, maybe this gorgeous man didn’t have to meet his demise so soon by those he wronged.

American Horror Story: Freak Show by 20th Century Fox Television

Shane Walsh- The Walking Dead

Shane may not be seen as a villain in a television show filled with flesh eating zombies, but his character traits at times don’t cast him in a light that is any better than the undead he is running from.  Being extremely jealous of his best friend Rick for his leadership qualities as well as his family, Shane becomes more unstable with each episode.  After Rick’s return he can no longer to carry on the forbidden affair he had with his best friend’s wife, and is therefore left with a growing obsession from afar.  As his instability increases so does his disregard for those who are not in their group.  Shane makes it clear he has no qualms about killing or abandoning those he sees as liabilities to group and its safety.  It’s unfortunate this cold hearted dictator has the face of an angel.

The Walking Dead by AMC Studios


Lestat de Lioncourt- Interview with the Vampire

Ok, let’s face it, every vampire in the film adaptation of Interview with the Vampire is beautiful.  However, we are just focusing on Lestat to round out our list of sexy male villains, but I’ll include Louie in the picture.  You’re welcome.

Whether Lestat is a “villain” is really a matter of perspective as well as how much you know about the character.  Yet for the sake of this article we will say he is.  The beautiful blonde vampire tries to persuade his new fledgling, Louis, killing is permissible, even insisting it’s a way of life and a means of survival.  At least Lestat’s killing methods, regardless of race, age, and gender, increases our odds of coming face to face, or fang to neck, with this beautiful creature of the night!

Interview with the Vampire by Warner Bros. 

Did your sexy male villain not make the top ten list?  Share bellow who you would add!

 

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[Exclusive Photos & Trailer] Magnificent Films’ Vampire Feature ‘Drained’

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There have been some Vampires in the news this week; I’m not complaining! Sean Cronin and Peter Stylianou’s film Drained is screening at the Cannes Film Festival in France. Drained sounds like it has romantic and supernatural elements, conflict, emotional and psychological depth, and a rich setting. Go ahead and check out the press release below and our exclusive photos & teaser trailer. If you’re into vampires sprinkled with intriguing characters and a blend of genres, this may be your cup of blood!

Madalina Bellariu lon in ‘Drained’ [iHorror Exclusive]

British filmmakers’ Sean Cronin and Peter Stylianou’s London-based feature vampire film “Drained” has completed post-production and is headed to market at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival (May 14-25, 2024) in Cannes, France. 

The supernatural horror film – which was co-directed and produced by Cronin and Peter Stylianou from a screenplay by the latter — was filmed in London, England, and is a Magnificent Films/House 54/Red Guerilla Films co-production. Additional producers include Daniel Patrick Vaughan and Tony Currier. Cronin, as an actor, has portrayed villains in dozens of box office hits, as well as having directed several award-winning titles, including the upcoming feature ‘Bogieville.’ Peter Stylianou is a writer/director with two feature film credits already to his name. 

Reads the synopsis for ‘Drained,’ “In the neon-soaked streets of London, Thomas, a jobless post-graduate concept artist, falls in love with Rhea, a mysterious woman who turns out to be a vampire. As their twisted romance unfolds, Thomas’s health deteriorates, and he spirals out of control. 

BTS of Directors Peter Stylianou and Sean Cronin

Ruaridh Aldington (“Dirty Boy”) and Madalina Bellariu Ion (“Dampyr”) star as the ill-fated couple, with supporting cast which includes Craig Conway (“Dog Soldiers”), Angela Dixon (“Never Let Go”), Andrew Lyle-Pinnock, Natasha Patel (The Witcher: Blood Origin), Andrew Lee Potts (Band of Brothers), Diana Yekinni, Ayvianna Snow, Kenton Lloyd Morgan and Timothy Blore. 

Special makeup effects are by Francesca Reidie, with Ellie Campbell handling production design and cinematography by Daniel Patrick Vaughan.

Said Cronin of “Drained”, “Stylistically, the film is a mesmerizing blend of darkness and beauty. With a neon-noir aesthetic reminiscent of a night bus ride through London’s rain-soaked streets, we worked hard to capture the city’s underbelly, with a score and soundtrack that echoes the allure of ‘Drive’ with its synth 80s sound, striking the perfect balance between atmospheric and engaging.”

Ruaridh Aldington & Madaline Bellariu lon in ‘Drained’ [iHorror Exclusive]

Added Stylianou. “Beneath the surface of this vampiric romance, the film delves deeper, exploring the addictive nature of today’s society. Just as Thomas becomes ensnared in Rhea’s world, modern life presents its own metaphorical vampires, be it social media, substance abuse, or other self-destructive habits. The film paints a striking portrait of why individuals give themselves to these draining forces.

Added Madalina Bellariu Ion: “Growing up in Transylvania, Romania, I’ve always dreamt of playing a vampire. So, portraying Rhea was a perfect fit for me! The blend of fantasy horror and gritty realism in this film created an unforgettable experience that stayed with me long after filming ended. I hope the audience feels the same way after watching it. It’s a truly unique vampire film.”

[Exclusive] ‘Drained’ Teaser Trailer
‘Drained’ – Poster

About Magnificent Film & Television LTD

Magnificent Films was founded in 2007 by Sean Cronin to create imaginative, cinematic storytelling second to none. With a team of talented editors, writers, and production staff he has forged forward in building a dynamic film company for the 21st century. With working relationships with some of the best and established people in the industry yet keen to support and promote new talent both in front and behind the camera and from all areas of the community, Magnificent believes passionately that the industry should be accessible to all who have an aptitude and talent for storytelling in the medium of film and television.

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New Body Horror Film ‘The Substance’ Releases Teaser

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We haven’t seen Demi Moore in a movie since The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent back in 2022. She has been busy though, she had a part in Ryan Murphy’s latest Feud chapter and now she is contemplating altering her body to make it more youthful in the body horror film The Substance.

Apparently, according to the official synopsis, there is a newly developed beauty regimen that “generates another you. A new, younger, more beautiful, more perfect you. And there’s only one rule: You share time. One week for you. One week for the new you. Seven days each. A perfect balance. Easy. Right? If you respect the balance… what could possibly go wrong?”

A still from the film (used in out header) suggests that this new technology requires a lot more than dabbing it under your eyes or administering a sticky mask. The film premiered at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival and was bought by Mubi. No US release date has been announced.

The Substance

The Substance reminds us of another FDA nightmare, The Stuff (1985) in which a commercially marketed whipped treat turns people into zombies. That film is a dark comedy about consumerism and gluttony. While Deadline reports that The Substance is humourous as well as gory, they don’t say how rooted it is in satire.

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Airbnb Scareprank Pits Influencers Against ‘The Strangers’

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The Strangers: Chapter 1 was released this week. This is the first part of Renny Harlin’s trilogy which appears to be a retelling of the 2008 original. Early reviews are passable, but many have said it is not as scary as the original and hope this first installment is just a taste of what is to come.

However, social media influencers got the scare of their lives after they were invited to an Airbnb for a special screening. As they watched the film masked home invaders visited them and their reactions were recorded.

The stunt was put together by actor/executive producer Madelaine Petsch and producer Courtney Solomon. You can watch how it played out below.

Soloman was recently interviewed by iHorror and attempted to clear up some questions about how this trilogy fits into the Strangers universe:

“The one thing that seems to register confusion amongst the OG ‘The Strangers‘ fans is that we remade the movie, or that it’s a prequel. Not really. What we did is we took the DNA of the original setup, and wanted to use that because you really can’t do better for a setup, we’re using that as the jumping-off point. Our characters are different. Our scares and our beats are very different. It’s all setting up a bigger story. You’re following these characters, and you will really get to know the protagonist and antagonist, and as they go through, it’s like they almost know each other.”

The Strangers: Chapter 1

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