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Five Actresses I'd Like to See in a Horror Movie


One of the key parts of the horror movie genre is that of the "Scream Queen"- those women that make a living, and a name for themselves by starring in predominantly horror movies.  Without them, the genre wouldn't be what it is.

But what about actresses that haven't been in a horror movie?  What sort of roles would they play?  Would they perfect for a slasher movie, a psychological thriller, or an old school ghost story?

Well, what follows is a list of five actresses I personally would love to see in a horror movie:

1.  Julie Andrews:  I can say without a doubt that she tops my list, because it would be such a departure from the family friendly roles she's known for (ie- "Mary Poppins", "The Sound of Music", "The Princess Diaries", etc).  I could see her in the role of the traumatized, and guilt ridden matriarch in a remake of Coppola's 1963 "Dementia 13".

2.  Dame Margaret Smith:  Better known as "Maggie" Smith, she definitely makes the list as well.  She's no stranger to death, having starred in multiple adaptations of Agatha Christie novels.  I see her as a crazed, domineering mother who's so afraid of losing her son, that's she's willing to do anything to keep him near... including murder...

3.  Cate Blanchett:  Another great actress with iconic roles- Queen Elizabeth, Galadriel, and even Katharine Hepburn.  She has done ONE supernatural thriller, so I feel it's okay to still included her.  I think I would enjoy seeing her in a gothic period piece as a Countess Bathory sort of character who bathes in the blood of virgin women to keep her youth.

4.  Anne Hathaway:  Just like Julie Andrews, she's known for mostly charming, humorous roles ("Princess Diaries", "Ella Enchanted", "Alice in Wonderland", etc).  It would be really quite interesting to see her in a traditional modern slasher movie... possibly as the real estate developer who raises the ire of the killer by building on the land where their mother is buried.

5.  Emma Watson:  An rising star, who I think is going to have  long, successful career in front to her, even if she'll always be remember for her role as Hermione in the "Harry Potter" films.  I think that I would probably enjoy seeing her in a film noir supernatural thriller- one where she's a Private Investigator who is investigating a murder... while experiencing ghostly events and visions surrounding the people involved.

So, there we have it- my list of five actresses I'd love to see in horror movies of one sort or another.

Who would YOU like to see in a horror movie?
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