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<\/div>\n<\/div>\n5 scary movies that aren’t horror films<\/p>\n
We asked our Facebook followers for the scariest non-horror movies they’ve watched. Here are five they mentioned.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Be afraid, be very afraid, because\u00a0HorrorHound Weekend<\/a>\u00a0is back!<\/p>\n The annual convention for horror movie enthusiasts returns March 20-22 at the Sharonville Convention Center<\/a>.<\/p>\n For all you macabre-loving weirdos, HorrorHound Weekend is a great opportunity to meet other fans and industry professionals, participate in costume contests,\u00a0get an autograph from a celebrity slasher<\/a>\u00a0and more.<\/p>\n Here’s a list of the biggest celebrities coming to HorrorHound Weekend 2026.<\/p>\n Matthew Lillard<\/a>,\u00a0an actor, producer, director and author from Lansing, Michigan, is best known for his role as Shaggy Rogers in the\u00a0“Scooby-Doo”\u00a0franchise and Stu Macher in\u00a0“Scream.”\u00a0He’s also known for his roles in “Hackers,” “She’s All That,” “SLC Punk!” “Good Girls,” “Without a Paddle,” “The Groomsmen” and more.<\/p>\n Skeet Ulrich <\/a>is an actor from Lynchburg, Virginia, who’s famous for playing Billy Loomis in the “Scream” franchise, Chris Hooker in “The Craft” and Forsythe Pendleton “F.P.” Jones II in “Riverdale.” Other film and TV credits include “Five Nights at Freddy’s 2,” “Escape Room” and “As Good As It Gets.<\/p>\n David Arquette <\/a>is an actor, producer and retired professional wrestler from Bentonville, Virginia, known for his roles in the “Scream” franchise, “Never Been Kissed” and “Eight Legged Freaks.”<\/p>\n Danny Trejo<\/a> is an actor and former fighter from Los Angeles. He is known for his roles in the following films and TV series: “Machete,” “Machete Kills,” “Predators,” “From Dusk Till Dawn,” “Desperado,” “Spy Kids,” “Zootopia 2” and more.<\/p>\n Cassandra Peterson<\/a>, an actor and media personality from Manhattan, Kansas, is famous for her portrayal of the\u00a0horror hostess\u00a0character\u00a0Elvira, Mistress of the Dark.<\/p>\n English musician Michael Henry “Nicko” McBrain<\/a> has been the drummer for heavy metal band Iron Maiden since 1982.<\/p>\n Ralph Macchio<\/a> is an\u00a0actor, producer and director from Huntington, New York, who’s best known for his role as Daniel LaRusso in “The Karate Kid” film franchise and Netflix series “Cobra Kai.”<\/p>\n William Zabka<\/a> is an actor and director from New York City who’s best known for his role as Johnny Lawrence in “The Karate Kid” film franchise and Netflix series “Cobra Kai.”<\/p>\n Ethan Embry<\/a> is an actor from Huntington Beach, California, known for the following films and TV shows: “Empire Records,” “Sweet Home Alabama,” “Can’t Hardly Wait,” “All I Want for Christmas,” “Dutch,” “A Far Off Place,” “Scream 7” and more.<\/p>\n Kevin Dillon<\/a>, an actor from New Rochelle, New York, is known for his roles in “Poseidon,” “Platoon,” “The Doors,” “The Blob” and “Entourage.”<\/p>\n Jessica Rothe<\/a>, an actor from Denver, Colorado, is best known for her role as Tree Gelbman in “Happy Death Day” and “Happy Death Day 2.” She’s also known for her roles in “Forever My Girl,” “All My Life,” “Boy Kills World,” “Valley Girl,” “La La Land” and more.<\/p>\n Ruby Modine<\/a> is an actor and singer from Los Angeles, best known for playing Sierra Morton in the TV show “Shameless” and Lori Spengler in “Happy Death Day” and “Happy Death Day 2.” She is also the lead singer of the band Ruby Modine and the Disease.<\/p>\n Griffin Dunne<\/a> is an Oscar, Emmy and Golden Globe-nominated actor, producer and director from New York City. He is known for his roles in “An American Werewolf in London,” “Practical Magic,” “Caught Stealing, “My Girl,” “The Center Will Not Hold, “Dallas Buyers Club, “After Hours” and more.<\/p>\n Gina Gershon<\/a>, an actor and singer from San Fernando Valley, California, is known for her roles in “Bound,” “Showgirls,” “Face\/Off,” “Red Heat, ” “Killer Joe,” “Borderlands,” “Thanksgiving,” “Riverdale” and more.<\/p>\n Jamie Kennedy <\/a>is an actor, comedian, screenwriter and producer from Upper Darby Township, Pennsylvania. Kennedy’s film and TV credits include: “Malibu’s Most Wanted,” “Son of the Mask,” the “Scream” franchise, “Kickin’ It Old Skool,” “Ghost Whisperer” and “Max Keeble’s Big Move.”<\/p>\n Dascha Polanco <\/a>is a Dominican-American actor and activist who rose to fame by playing Dayanara “Daya” Diaz in Netflix’s “Orange Is the New Black.” She’s also known for her roles in “The Perfect Match,” “In the Heights,” “Samaritan,” “Poker Face,” “Russian Doll” and “Joy.”<\/p>\n Lori Petty <\/a>is an actor, director, screenwriter and writer from Chattanooga, Tennessee. She’s known for her roles in “Tank Girl,” “Point Break,” “A League of Their Own,” “Free Willy,” “Station Eleven,” “Orange is the New Black” and more.<\/p>\n Dee Wallace,<\/a> an actor from Kansas City, Kansas, is known for her roles in “E.T. the Extraterrestrial,” “Cujo,” “The Frightening,” “The Frighteners,” “Critters,” “The Hills Have Eyes” and “Jeepers Creepers.”<\/p>\n Chris Stuckmann<\/a> is a social media personality, filmmaker, author, and film critic from Boston Heights, Ohio, with more than 2 million subscribers on YouTube.<\/p>\n Amy Dumas<\/a>, also known by her stage name Lita, is a former professional wrestler\u00a0and singer from Fort Lauderdale, Florida. She was inducted into the\u00a0WWE Hall of Fame in 2014. She is also a member of the punk rock\u00a0band\u00a0The Luchagors.<\/p>\n Kevin Robert Kesar<\/a>, a professional wrestler known by his ring name Killer Kross, is the current Major League Wrestling (MLW) World Heavyweight Champion.\u00a0His wife, Elizabeth Chihaia-Kesar<\/a>, known by her ring name Scarlett Bordeaux, is a professional wrestler, model, singer and ring announcer.<\/p>\n<\/div>\nMatthew Lillard<\/h2>\n
Skeet Ulrich<\/h2>\n
David Arquette<\/h2>\n
Danny Trejo<\/h2>\n
Cassandra Peterson<\/h2>\n
Nicko McBrain<\/h2>\n
Ralph Macchio<\/h2>\n
William Zabka<\/h2>\n
Ethan Embry<\/h2>\n
Kevin Dillon<\/h2>\n
Jessica Rothe<\/h2>\n
Ruby Modine<\/h2>\n
Griffin Dunne<\/h2>\n
Gina Gershon<\/h2>\n
Jamie Kennedy<\/h2>\n
Dascha Polanco<\/h2>\n
Lori Petty<\/h2>\n
Dee Wallace<\/h2>\n
Chris Stuckmann<\/h2>\n
Lita<\/h2>\n
Killer Kross and Scarlett Bordeaux<\/h2>\n