The Most Terrifying Woman in Movie History?

[Jason]

I thought this would be an interesting discussion that none of us have had before. I put it in non-horror because I didn't want anyone going in thinking only of horror flicks. All genres should count. I've got about 3 women or so, but I'm wondering if anyone will echo any of my choices.

For whatever reason, who is the most terrifying woman in movie history?

[Jmac Attack]

Rosie O'Donnell in East of Eden. Made me vomit. Still have nightmares.

[DancesWithWerewolves]

Modern era would definitely be Amy Dunne. Not sure of all time though.

[Jmac Attack]

Gotta think more about it.......but Kathy Bates was pretty good in Misery.

[Jason]

Modern era would definitely be Amy Dunne. Not sure of all time though.

She's got my vote. Probably #1. Rebecca de Mornay in The Hand That Rocks The Cradle is a close 2nd. Kathy Bates in Misery. Betsy Palmer in Friday the 13th and Sharon Stone in Basic Instinct would likely make up my top 5

[Foo]

The bathtub woman in The Shining
Brucette from Jaws 3
Alien Queen
Glenn Close Fatal Attraction
Esther from Orphan
Sarah from The Descent
Fanny from American Gothic
Sadie from Last House on the Left

[Jason]

Forgot to mention Fatal Attraction

[zombie]

hedy from single white female should make the cut. gonna have to think on this more.

[Jmac Attack]

Great thread, Jason.

[Jason]

Should movies based on true stories count? Elizabeth Montgomery in The Legend of Lizzie Borden would probably overtake the top spot, in that case.

Haven't seen this one since it came out, but maybe Charlize Theron in Monster?

The old woman in Insidious before the sequels totally ruined it? :p

[Monster]

Jennet Humfrye in the Woman In Black

[Ava]

Julia from Hellraiser always gave me the willies. She wasn't terrifying though. Hmmmm....

[Ava]

Rosie O'Donnell in East of Eden. Made me vomit. Still have nightmares.

Hahahaha and ewww.

[Jmac Attack]

Rosie O'Donnell in East of Eden. Made me vomit. Still have nightmares.

Hahahaha and ewww.

See what I mean?

[Tiggnutz]

Rosie O'Donnell in East of Eden. Made me vomit. Still have nightmares.

[dave626]

Pamela Voorhees. Who back then ever thought a frumpy old mother could be a cold blooded killer? Not me. Opened up a lot of eyes and doors for women killers.

[Lunachic]

That old dead woman in the Shining . maybe more creepy
The Black Mamba aka Beatrix Kiddo is one hell of a killer
good call on Janet , Ava
Lily from the Grifters
Cheng Li-sheung from Dream Home
this list could actually be pretty long

[Jmac Attack]

Rosie O'Donnell in East of Eden. Made me vomit. Still have nightmares.

I still lol'd

[Monster]

Jennet Humfrye in the Woman In Black

I must've been in a really weird mood. I like the movie and all, but no.