Horror Cameos: From ‘Creepshow’ to Modern Streaming Series
Horror anthologies have evolved from being creepshows to becoming modern streaming series for their audiences. Films with a focus on horror stories have used several techniques to lure new people into watching classic horror movies on digital platforms. Streaming services like Netflix, Hulu, and Apple TV+, have made horror anthologies accessible to netizens across their favorite digital devices to help people find the latest thrillers.
Directors in Hollywood are brimming with creativity. These filmmakers are transforming their horror franchises into unforgettable memories for future generations. Smartphones, tablets, and smart TVs are letting young horror fans delve deeper into genre-defying anthologies in the comfort of their homes. Horror anthologies are reviewed by movie critics over the years to rank them amongst the most successful franchises in Hollywood.
Scary Movie made cameos cool in horror films
Scary Movie was one of the earliest horror anthologies to introduce celebrities from Hollywood into their franchise. The top actors from movies and TV shows joined the cast and crew of the Scary Movie franchise to make it fun to watch with your family. The first Scary Movie was released in 2000 as a parody of the Scream series. Its story was about a group of teenagers who run over a man on the road with a car and cover their tracks to avoid getting into trouble.
You can stream Scary Movie and its sequels on Amazon Prime. Hollywood stars like David Cross, Queen Latifah, Kevin Hart, and Charlie Sheen, have been a part of the Scary Movie franchise. Their cameos in the horror anthology revived the horror genre in the 2000s with several hits at the box office. Horror movies like Scary Movie 3 made over $220 million in the US and across the globe.
Movie audiences were thrilled to see familiar horror characters like Ghostface from Scream having a ball in Scary Movie sequels. The comedic timing of Anna Faris has kept the spirit alive of the franchise with her charm. Many people who have watched Scary Movie on streaming platforms have mentioned that it reminded them of cult classic horror movies like I Know What You Did Last Summer. These movies have also parodied major Hollywood films like American Pie, The Usual Suspects, The Sixth Sense, and Evil Dead.
Blade was born ready to fight critics
Blade is an iconic superhero from the Marvel Universe. Created by Marv Wolfman, Blade is a character who has drawn a lot of attention from horror fans around the world. Stephen Norrington directed the movie Blade and launched the franchise in 1998. Blade II and Blade: Trinity were released within the next 6 years to fulfill the demands of Blade fans.
Wesley Snipes, the veteran actor from Orlando, Florida, took on the role of Blade in the franchise. He has entertained millions of people by delivering stunning performances as the vampire hunter in the Blade trilogy. He is mentored by Abraham Whistler, a retired vampire hunter who can help Blade control his vampiric urges.
Whistler is played by Kris Kristofferson, a singer and songwriter known for making country music. Blade works with Abraham Whistler throughout the franchise to develop weapons that can deal lethal damage to vampires. Kristofferson has also cameoed in TV shows like Dead Man’s Gun where he has narrated the journey of a gambler visiting casinos while down on his luck. His skills as an actor and a musician brought Blade into the spotlight as a breakthrough horror franchise in Hollywood for the Marvel character.
Blade: Trinity had an amazing cast that involved Jessica Biel and Ryan Reynolds in supporting roles. Wesley Snipes astounded horror fans and critics in Blade: Trinity by battling Dracula and his hordes. Dracula in the movie Blade: Trinity could survive during the day, unaffected by sunlight to become a real threat to vampire hunters. Celebrities from the entertainment industry such as the WWE wrestler Triple H continued the cameo tradition, making the horror movie a blast to watch on digital devices.
Stalking predators in the jungle with Arnold Schwarzenegger
Arnold Schwarzenegger has led his team of military units into battle to defeat the Predator in the jungle. The Hollywood franchise Predator began as an original work of sci-fi and horror. Arnold Schwarzenegger starred in the action film that was in theatres in 1987. A total of 5 movies have been produced in the Predator series since the first film, and while Schwarzenegger’s lead performance couldn’t exactly be considered a “cameo,” Predator was one of the first films showcasing his transition from international bodybuilding superstar to Hollywood action hero..
Predator 2 took place in Los Angeles and saw the return of Kevin Peter Hall as the violent extraterrestrial in search of its next kill. Lieutenant Mike Harrigan, played by Danny Glover, must find a way to eliminate the extraterrestrial being in Predator 2. He must use cryogenic weapons to prevent the Predator from slaughtering his workforce in LA.
Fans of the Predator series love spending their time exploring the horror franchise through different mediums like comics and video games. Aliens versus Predator is a playable action game on PC and iOS. You can also play video games like Predator 2 and Predator: Hunting Grounds to discover advanced targeting systems and weapons used by Predator to stalk its prey.
Games like Mortal Kombat X and Fortnite Battle Royale have the Predator as a playable character. You can recreate scenes from various sequels of the Predator movies in video games after watching them on streaming platforms to capture the true essence of horror films.
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