There's always been something about popular horror films that's undeniably sexy. It may seem weird to someone who's not a fan of the genre to consider that the creepy themes, jolting frights and even slasher sagas often have sexual elements. But more often than not, it's true.
For some, it's simply the tie-in between heightened senses and sexuality. There are even scientific, psychological ties between fear, adrenaline and arousal that explain why something about getting scared out of your mind can be oddly sexy. Then of course there's also the fact that horror films are so common for date nights (it's just a great excuse to "comfort" one another).
In some cases the tie between horror and sex has become a bit more blatant. For example, there's no denying the sexualization of vampires in the Twilight series! Taking things a step further, Adam & Eve's adult video section even features a number of films that are inspired by popular horror films and shows. Did you know that "Buffy The Vampire Slayer: An XXX Parody" existed? Yeah, apparently she gets to use a stake in a, erm, different way.
In short, there's a clear connection between horror films and sex, and all of this calls to mind some of the hottest, most appealing female roles we've seen in horror films over the years. So with that in mind, and in celebration of the sexy side of horror, here's our look back at the 10 sexiest horror actresses of all time!
- 10. Halle Berry - Her role in Gothika was pretty disturbing, but we've never seen her look anything less than stunning.
- 9. Sarah Michelle Gellar - That bath scene in The Grudge... need we say more?
- 8. Kate Beckinsale - Underworld is only bordering on the horror genre, but no one makes action and thrills look quite as sexy as Kate Beckinsale.
- 7. Odette Yustman - Her name isn't quite as big as most on this list. But if you're unsure who she is, just remember (to Google) the breathtakingly gorgeous Casey from 2009's The Unborn.
- 6. Kristen Bell - The Scream series has been full of beauties, but none are quite so lovely as Kristen Bell, Hollywood's cutest sex symbol.
- 5. Jennifer Lawrence - Now hotter than the sun, Jennifer Lawrence was still (relatively) unknown when she starred in the surprisingly above-average House At The End Of The Street.
- 4. Megan Fox - Sure, Jennifer's Body was justifiably mocked, but there's just no denying Fox's looks.
- 3. Amber Heard - Her turn in The Ward is one of the sexiest we've ever seen in a horror context.
- 2. Jessica Biel - An elite Hollywood beauty, Biel unforgettably starred in Texas Chainsaw Massacre.
- 1. Jennifer Love Hewitt - Perhaps an underrated Hollywood babe, she's dripping with sex appeal in the creepy, unsettling I Know What You Did Last Summer (and its sequel).
This is a guest post written by John Morgan. John is a passionate film fanatic who contributes to various blogs and websites on all topics related to movies and entertainment.