from Universal Classic Monsters A genre icon in the early 1900s Stephen King When M. Night Shyamalan Horror has transcended generations and remained a global phenomenon in cinema for more than a century.
In an era of Easter egg hunting in movies and television, the horror genre has been chock-full of Easter eggs for decades.From the meaning of Dr. Loomis’ name to its special meaning scream Cameo appearance in Hidden Gems of rocky horror show Easter eggs are hidden in all of your favorite horror movies.
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Laurie Strode spent Halloween night babysitting Tommy Doyle in the 1978s before she learned that she was stalked by Michael Myers and murdered all of her friends. Halloween. Between carving jack-o-lanterns and reading bedtime stories, one thing Laurie does with Tommy is look at the clock. Things from another world.
It’s already a meta moment when characters from a horror movie watch another horror movie and fast forward. halloween ends When babysitter Corey wears 1982s clothes case In addition to serving as the first Easter egg on Halloween night, Halloween A movie, but doubles as an Easter egg for the creators of the movie John Carpenter who directed the remake of Cory’s Watch.
Horror props (“Bride of Chucky”)
of play house the movie series slowly chucky New movies made and franchises with new characters added. in the 1998s Bride of Chucky, The film introduces another killer doll who doubles as Tiffany, Chucky’s lover.
But when Tiffany headed to the police station to retrieve Chucky’s body from the evidence locker, an iconic pile of Easter eggs appeared.Inside the locker is a Michael Myers mask. Halloween, freddy krueger glovesnightmare on elm street, jason voorhees hockey mask Friday the 13th Franchise and Leatherface Chainsaw Texas Chainsaw Massacre.
Pennywise Doll (‘It’)
Before this Remade in 2017, featuring an all-new cast of iconic actors, the first adaptation of the Stephen King novel came in miniseries form. ABC Named in 1990. The two-part series brings Pennywise to life with a colorful clown costume, fluffy hair and a big, red nose.
The 2017 remake depicts Pennywise with darker features, an evil grin, and a grungy gray outfit, while the original Pennywise makes a cameo appearance in the film. Up close, one of the dolls is wearing an original costume with facial features similar to Pennywise.
Sam’s Lollipop (“Krampus”)
Krampus tells a Christmas horror story about a boy named Max who is lured into the wrath of a mythical demon when he loses his Christmas spirit. Michael Dougherty It’s no surprise that another beloved horror villain’s weapon has sneaked into the film.
In a deleted scene from the 2015 film, Sam’s iconic lollipop weapon from 2007 can be spotted in a scene where young Max offers leftover Halloween candy to his cousins. Trick or Treat, Doherty also directed, confirming a fan theory that the two films take place in the same universe.
Dr. Loomis’ name (“Halloween”)
Donald Pleasence In the first five Michael Myers-themed films, he was known as Dr. Sam Loomis. Halloween The film stars as a killer doctor who helped save the lives of several Haddonfield residents during Michael’s reign of the Halloween Terror each year.
Most people remember the name Sam Loomis, Halloween, it really pays homage Psycho, Where John Gavin starred as a character named Sam Loomis Jamie Lee Curtis real mother Janet Lee Played Marion Crane. late 1995s scream, Name a killer Billy Loomis pays homage to halloween Dr. Loomis.
Jason on Elm Street (“Behind The Mask: The Rise Of Leslie Vernon”)
Behind the Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon was a comedy take on the classic slasher following a big horror fan who idolized serial killers like Michael Myers, Freddy Krueger and Jason Voorhees and decided to create a legacy of his own. The 2006 film is full of Easter eggs, but one in particular does double duty.
In the scene filmed in front of house number 1428, nightmare on elm street, actor Kane Hodder – who played the famous Jason Voorhees Friday the 13th Franchise – depicts Elm Street denizens entering iconic homes.
Jigsaw cameo (“Insideous”)
Despite being a supernatural horror franchise, Insidious You won 5 movies about evil spirits haunting your family. It’s his original 2010 film that started it all, and it also holds an easter egg for another famous horror franchise made by the same duo.
While Josh is on the phone in the classroom, a chalkboard behind him is seen scribbling a doll Jigsaw riding a tricycle. saw Franchise, a nod to both facts Insidious When saw Created by Horror Duo James Wan When Lee Whannell.
Marion Crane’s car (“Halloween H20”)
Janet Leigh is best remembered for playing Marion Crane in the 1960s Psycho, I will never forget being stabbed by Norman Bates in the shower. Almost 40 years after the horror classic, Lee jumped into another horror franchise with a special vehicle and a special reason.
Lee played Norma Watson in 1998 Halloween: H20 with her real daughter Halloween Franchise Final Girl Jamie Lee Curtis, but that’s not the only Easter egg. As Norma leaves, she is standing in front of a 1957 Ford, just like Marion drives. Psycho.
Wes Craven’s Kruger cameo (“Scream”)
Wes Craven scream It was a whole new generation of The Flash when it introduced Sydney Prescott as the target of a masked serial killer. Easter eggs stand out.
Just before the principal is murdered, he encounters a school janitor named Fred who wears the red and green striped sweater made famous by Freddy Krueger. However, the Easter Egg continues as it features a cameo by creator Wes Craven, whom Fred previously created. Nightmare on Elm Street.
A Literal Easter Egg (“The Rocky Horror Show”)
rocky horror show Debuting in 1975 and now serving as a cult Halloween classic, a couple travels to Frankenstein’s castle where they encounter an eerie ensemble of characters.
The film contains an Easter egg in the literal sense of the word, and a real Easter egg can be found hidden beneath Frank and Fulter’s throne.according to Eeggs.com, One day, the cast and crew went on an Easter egg hunt on set, but were unable to find all of them, and an accidental egg was left in the film.
