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Ryan Reynolds - 'The Amityville Horror' (2005) -

The 2005 remake of the 1979 film, which is based on real and extremely disturbing crimes, was largely criticized by reviewers. However, despite this, Ryan Reynolds' career was on the rise and he quickly moved on to more promising opportunities.

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Jessica Biel - 'The Texas Chainsaw Massacre' (2003) -

'The Texas Chainsaw Massacre' is a remake of the 1974 film with the same title. Jessica Biel, previously known for her role in the series '7th Heaven,' stars in this movie as she comes face-to-face with Leatherface and his murderous family.

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Jennifer Lawrence - 'House at the End of the Street' (2012) -

Following her roles in 'X-Men: First Class' and 'The Hunger Games: Catching Fire,' Jennifer Lawrence took on the main part in this suspenseful horror. Portraying teenager Elissa, she gets involved with the brother of a girl accused of a double homicide. To make matters worse, he lives in the very same house where the brutal crime occurred. Not the wisest decision, Jennifer.

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Chris Hemsworth - 'The Cabin in the Woods' (2011) -

Chris Hemsworth, now known for portraying Thor, ventured into the slasher film genre with this horror satire, marking his spooky debut. 

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Julia Roberts - 'Flatliners' (1990) -

In the movie 'Flatliners,' Julia Roberts plays the role of a medical student who, alongside her colleagues (including Kevin Bacon and Kiefer Sutherland), conducts experiments to explore the concept of the afterlife. It is worth noting that this film comes shortly after her role in 'Pretty Woman.'

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Scarlett Johansson - 'Eight Legged Freaks' (2002) -

Scarlett Johansson stars in this quirky horror comedy film, where a group of spiders in a mining town mutate into enormous monsters after being exposed to hazardous chemicals. Johansson may have had second thoughts about her participation in this flick!

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Johnny Depp - 'A Nightmare on Elm Street' (1984) -

Johnny Depp made his first appearance in a feature film along with Freddy Kruger! Wes Craven's cult classic offered a unique new twist on nightmares.

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Reese Witherspoon - 'American Psycho' (2000) -

Bret Easton Ellis's book 'American Psycho,' published in 1991, both captivated and unsettled readers, depending on their perspective. The subsequent film version was considerably less intense but retained some memorable scenes. Reese Witherspoon portrays Evelyn Williams, the unsuspecting partner of Patrick Bateman, a serial killer.

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Michelle Williams - 'Species' (1995) -

In this entertaining science fiction horror, a younger version of Sil, the alien-human monster portrayed by Natasha Henstridge, was played by 15-year-old Michelle Williams.

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Mandy Moore - '47 Meters Down' (2017) -

In '47 Meters Down,' two individuals find themselves trapped in a shark cage on the seabed, running low on oxygen, while formidable great whites circle above, on the hunt for an easy meal. The film features Mandy Moore and Clair Holt in starring roles. Following the movie, Moore rose to fame in the popular television drama series 'This is Us.'

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Jake Gyllenhaal - 'Donnie Darko' (2001) -

Jake Gyllenhaal portrays a troubled teenager in 'Donnie Darko,' where a mysterious person wearing a rabbit costume forces him to carry out multiple criminal acts.

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Mark Wahlberg - 'Fear' (1996) -

Mark Wahlberg starred in a psychological thriller as a handsome yet mysterious man who develops an interest in a wealthy couple's teenage daughter (played by Reese Witherspoon) while they are on vacation.

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Jamie Lee Curtis - 'Halloween' (1978) -

Jamie Lee Curtis started her acting career in the cult horror classic directed by John Carpenter. Her performance in the movie solidified her status as a notable actress, particularly in the genre, and she continued to portray Laurie Strode in multiple follow-up films.

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Jennifer Lopez - 'Anaconda' (1997) -

This adventurous horror story takes place in the Amazon rainforest, where a documentary film crew is held captive by a deranged snake hunter. They are all relentlessly pursued by a massive green anaconda. The movie 'Anaconda' marked Jennifer Lopez's debut in the horror genre and her sixth film appearance on the big screen.

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Elijah Wood - 'The Faculty' (1998) -

Casey Connor, portrayed by Elijah Wood, was the character pre-dating Frodo Baggins in this sci-fi horror film. Wood, at the age of 17, entered the world of Middle-earth soon afterwards.

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Drew Barrymore - 'Scream' (1996) -

Before her appearance in Wes Craven's 'Scream,' Drew Barrymore had a successful career as a child actress, most notably in 'E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial' (1982).

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Kevin Bacon - 'Friday the 13th' (1980) -

Kevin Bacon had a short stint on the soap operas 'Search for Tomorrow' and 'Guiding Light' before securing the part of Jack in 'Friday the 13th.' Unfortunately, Jack meets a swift demise at the hands of the malevolent Jason.

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Paris Hilton - 'House of Wax' (2005) -

Paris Hilton actually had a prior role in a low-budget horror called 'Nine Lives' in 2002, before starring in 'House of Wax.' Unfortunately, 'House of Wax' also had a short-lived presence and failed to make a lasting impression.

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Aaliyah - 'Queen of the Dammed' (2002) -

Aaliyah portrays the vampire queen Akasha in this stylish gothic horror film. Regrettably, it was Aaliyah's last completed movie, as she tragically passed away on August 25, 2001, in an airplane accident.

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Steve Martin - 'Little Shop of Horrors' (1986) -

Steve Martin, known for his comedic talents, gave a surprisingly believable performance as a cruel dentist with an addiction to nitrous oxide. The movie revolves around a man-eating Venus flytrap. Despite being his first foray into horror, Martin embraced the genre while infusing it with elements of dark humor.

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Beyoncé - 'Obsessed' (2009) -

Beyoncé's involvement in a psychological thriller was unexpected. However, the singer impressed both the cast and crew, quickly earning their respect. She starred alongside Idris Elba and Ali Larter.

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Megan Fox - 'Jennifer's Body' (2009) -

Megan Fox, known for her roles in the 'Transformer' franchises, chose to play the lead in the horror comedy 'Jennifer's Body.' Although it initially failed commercially, the film has gained a following as a feminist cult classic.

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Snoop Dog - 'Bones' (2001) -

Snoop Dog has been involved in the horror film industry since 1999's 'Urban Menace,' which wasn't well received. However, he improved his reputation by playing a resurrected racketeer in 'Bones.' Despite receiving similarly negative reviews and performing poorly at the box office, the film has developed a cult following.

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Chloë Grace Moretz - 'The Amityville Horror' (2005) -

Chloë Grace Moretz made her acting debut at the age of eight in 'The Amityville Horror' as Chelsea Lutz. In 2013, she took on the leading role of Carrie White in another remake of a horror classic: 'Carrie.'

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Kelly Roland - 'Freddy vs. Jason' (2003) -

Kelly Rowland, a member of Destiny's Child, is brutally murdered by Jason in this slasher film. 

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Brad Pitt - 'Cutting Class' (1989) -

Brad Pitt made his film debut with the portrayal of Dwight Ingalls in the black comedy slasher film 'Cutting Class.' Although it failed to impress critics, Pitt's irresistible looks stole the spotlight.

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Jessica Alba - 'Idle Hands' (1999) -

'Idle Hands', a teen black comedy horror, features 18-year-old Jessica Alba as Molly. The film follows Anton (Devon Sawa), whose hands become possessed, causing him to start killing people. 

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Brandy - 'I Still Know What You Did Last Summer' (1998) -

Brandy, the singer-songwriter, portrays the character of Karla Wilson in this slasher film, which is the second part of the 'I Know What You Did Last Summer' series. The photo shows her alongside co-star Jennifer Love Hewitt.

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Haley Joel Osment - 'The Sixth Sense' (1999) -

In M. Night Shyamalan's supernatural psychological thriller, Cole Sear (Haley Joel Osment) possesses the ability to communicate with the deceased. Child psychologist Malcolm Crowe (Bruce Willis) seeks to uncover the method behind this communication. Osment's portrayal as an eleven-year-old garnered critical acclaim.

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Lisa Bonet - 'Angel Heart' (1987) -

Lisa Bonet rose to fame through her roles in a diverse range of projects, from sitcoms to neo-noir psychological horror films like 'Angel Heart.' One particular scene alongside Mickey Rourke gained attention for its explicit nature. However, her career since then has been inconsistent at best.

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