They say thatno idea is original, but there have certainly been some weird and wild movie villains over the years.
From not-so-terrifying toy robots to un-frightening foodstuffs, we dive into the weird world of unlikely, and often unwise, movie villains. Join us on a journey through film history to see the very worst in villains from the big screen.
Doughnuts - Attack of the Killer Donuts (2016)
“A chemical accident turns ordinary donuts into bloodthirsty killers.” The synopsis of this one gives us an insight into a film that flips the food chain on its head and sees sugary treats getting their sticky revenge on mankind. Watch what you crave, as one day it might come back to bite you.
A car tyre - Rubber (2010)
An angry tyre is out roaming the streets with murder on its mind and blood on its tracks. This innocuous bit of rubber has “destructive psionic powers” allowing it to wreak havoc and destruction wherever it treads.
Sheep - Black Sheep (2007)
This black comedy/horror flick is set in New Zealand and involves a genetic experiment gone horribly wrong that turns the local sheep into ferocious carnivorous killing machines. Will our heroes survive or will the furry bleaters get the better of mankind?
Clowns - Killer Klowns From Outer Space (1988)
This flick takes two things science fiction is determined to convince us are evil and out to kill us - clowns and aliens - and puts them together with hilariously scary results. If you suffer from clown related phobia, we’d recommend giving this one a miss.
Slugs - Slugs (1988)
When a health inspector is sent to a rural town to investigate why people keep dying, he discovers an angry strain of deadly slugs killing off the townsfolk. The slugs have apparently gained their deadliness from a local toxic waste dump. We assume a big pile of salt isn’t enough to kill them or this would be one short film.
A fridge - The Refrigerator (1991)
Don’t lose your cool but this one is about a killer refrigerator. When Steve and Eileen move into a new apartment, they discover the fridge is out to get them. Not only is the fridge killing people, it’s also driving others insane with visions and nightmares. Turns out this fridge is from the fires of hell and is under the control of the dark lord himself.
A small toy robot - Evolver (1995)
When a popular virtual reality game is re-created in real life, players find themselves locked in a battle for their lives as a tiny robot has been programmed to win at all costs. Although not much of a threat at first as only armed with a compressed air gun, the robot (Evolver) becomes smarter and more dangerous as the game progresses. Then people start dying and fast.
Ticks - Ticks (1993)
This one makes us itchy just thinking about it. When inner-city teens are taken to the wilderness to commune with nature, wildlife bites back. A swarm of gigantic, steroid-riddled ticks come out of the undergrowth to suck on their blood. Delicious.
A snowman - Jack Frost (1997)
A serial killer is genetically mutated in an unfortunate car accident which somehow turns him into a murderous snowman with a frosty temperament. Of course, he’s out for revenge we just hope he can chill out.
Worms - Squirm (1976)
When millions of flesh-eating worms burst forth from the ground and start chomping down on the local townsfolk, no one can believe their eyes. Maybe they’re just out to get revenge on the fishermen who used them as bait?
