Since the beginning of cinema and the creation of video games -- comics -- books -- manga
-- anime -- you name it -- Demons have been present.
Why?
Because we all have a fascination and fear of forces beyond our control.
Forces that have the ability to possess the most innocent people and sometimes even dolls.
So today on Top 5 Scary Videos we are going to be counting down some of the scariest demonic
icons that have made themselves known in pop culture history with our list of the Top 5
Demons From Pop Culture.
Lets jump in!
5 The Clown - Poltergeist - 1 Tobe Hooper’s iconic horror masterpiece
-- Poltergeist -- was released back in 1982 -- produced and co-written by Steven Spielberg
-- many parents thought this family was perfectly fine for their children to see -- considering
Spielberg was the man behind the loveable character of ET.
The film -- however -- was traumatizing to say the least.
A young girl gets pulled into her TV by a Poltergeist and what ensues are ghosts -- skeletons
-- a giant carnivorous tree -- and a guy pulling off his own face.
It’s pretty damn horrific.
But the worst of the worst has to be the demonic clown that tries to strangle poor Robbie in
his bed.
The scene was absolutely terrifying and haunted many younger viewers for decades to come.
I can safely say the first time I saw that creepy gloved hand wrap around the face of
Robbie, I was scarred for life.
4 The Devil - The Exorcist - 2 Now -- we can’t possibly have a list on
Demons in pop culture without include arguably the most famous Demon in cinematic history.
Satan himself -- well technically an ancient African demon named Pazuzu -- but let’s
go with Satan.
We all know the story -- 12 year old girl plays with a Ouija board -- 12 year old girls
become possessed -- 12 year old girl stab herself in the vagina with a crucifix.
It’s a tale as old as time.
The film is terrifying -- and in my eyes is still the most frightening film of all time.
Why?
Because of the goddamn demon who makes Regan -- the 12 year old girl -- commit the most
crude and heinous acts.
Not only that -- but the film and book are both based on true events.
No thank you.
3 The Engineer - Hellraiser - 4 First things first -- The Engineer is just
sickening to look at, I mean, just take a look (INSERT PIC).
But -- to backtrack.
Hellraiser was released back in 1987, and directed by Clive Barker.
It centres on a sexual deviant, Frank, who accidentally opens a portal to hell.
Thus allowing demons to cross over into the living realm and tear apart humans -- quite
literally.
One such demon -- who is nameless in the film -- but in the screenplay is called The Engineer
-- is arguably the most frightening of them all.
In my opinion anyway.
In one particular scene, Kristy is playing with the magical puzzle box in the hospital
room -- eventually solving it.
Before her, the wall opens, she walks through and down a long darkened corridor.
She then sees a figure in the distance -- it is living -- and hanging upside down from
the ceiling -- before lunging towards her.
The scene is horrifying and emotionally damaged me.
2 Anya Jenkins - Buffy the Vampire Slayer - 2
Anya is typically thought of as comedic relief when it comes to Buffy the Vampire Slayer;
one of the reasons why the demon turned human made a great love interest for Xander.
So, Anya used to be a Vengeance Demon who appeared earlier on in the series as a demon
that Cordelia accidentally summoned when wanting to get revenge on Xander due to some disgruntled
romantic circumstances.
Anya would prove to be a fan favourite, and was brought back as part of the main cast,
struggling to learn how to fit in after her demon abilities were stripped from her, making
her mortal.
Becoming part of the Scooby Gang, Anya’s knowledge of demons and their doings came
in handy on multiple occasions, and her long term romance with one of Buffy’s best pals
Xander really made for some of the shows funnier moments.
1 Dante - Devil May Cry Ok, Ok, this is technically cheating because
Dante is actually only half demon -- but still -- fans hail him as a Demon -- and one of
the best at that -- so that is why he is on our list.
Dante is a fictional character from the Devil May Cry franchise created by Capcom -- the
geniuses that brought us Resident Evil.
In the first four games he is a mercenary, PI, and demon-hunting vigilante -- exterminating
supernatural foes.
He is the son of the demon Sparda and the human Eva -- the latter being killed which
sends Dante on a mission to find those responsible.
What makes him so great is that -- yes he is a demon -- but his purpose in life is to
hunt other demons and malevolent forces who are committing evil acts.
What a guy!
Well, there we have it!
Are you a fan of these demons?
Were there any that we missed?
Leave us all your thoughts and feelings in the comments down below and perhaps we can
do a part 2.
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