Since the dawn of genre cinema, horror films have enthralled audiences with gruesome death scenes at the hands of monsters and lunatics. Over time, filmmakers even developed the slasher subgenre to appeal to bloodthirsty viewers with a specific hunger for over-the-top simulated murder.
Of course, some of these cinematic deaths had to be stranger than others, with killers often employing unexpected tools to do the gruesome work. With that in mind, we recently published an article highlighting six unusual weapons used in horror movies, hoping to celebrate the creativity behind some of these iconic death scenes. However, with so many killer movies to choose from, we could never stop with a single list. So we’re back with six more of the most unusual weapons in horror movies, this time with a few suggestions from readers like you!
Like last time, the list is subject to some rules. First, the weapons are chosen based on the overall creativity surrounding their use, so there’s no point in complaining that the rest of the film wasn’t good. Second, entries must have been actively used as a weapon, i.e. not living beings (like the alligator from eaten alive) or environmental hazards (like the liquid nitrogen from Jason X).
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Now for the list…
6. Corn on the cob (sleepwalker)
Written by Stephen King and directed by master of horror Mick Garris, sleepwalker is a strange story about a murderous duo of shapeshifters in search of a virgin. While it’s often remembered as one of the worst King adaptations out there, I personally think that reputation is undeserved as the film is exceptionally enjoyable if you appreciate it as an intentionally campy midnight flick.
A great example of this entertaining cheesiness is when genre veteran Alice Krige uses a corn cob to stab an unsuspecting cop in the back, followed by one 007-Esque-line delivery in the form of “no veggies, no dessert”. This moment is so ridiculous that it has to be seen to be believed, which is why this deadly piece of corn makes its way onto the list.
5th trombone (The city that feared the sunset)
It seems odd that Charles B. Pierce’s classic would be based on a real-life series of Texarkana murders The city that feared the sunset would feature one of cinema’s most absurd death scenes. However, when the teenage musician finds Peggy helplessly tied to a tree, the Phantom Killer proceeds to stab her in a ridiculously elaborate manner, attaching a pocket knife to the end of his victim’s trombone and plays it into her.
While it’s technically the knife at the end of the instrument that kills the victim, that death simply wouldn’t have the same impact without the killer’s bizarre penchant for performance art. Luckily for fans of the creative murder, Trumpet later reappeared in the underrated 2014 sequel/remake, directed by Alfonso Gomez-Rejon.
4. The Guardians (phantasm)
One of the most underrated masters of low-budget horror, Don Coscarelli is best known for his work on phantasm, which follows a boy trying to stop a villainous Undertaker from enslaving our planet’s dead. While Angus Scrimm’s intimidating performance as the menacing Tall Man is scary enough, he also boasts a series of floating metal orbs that do his bidding and are responsible for some of the franchise’s most memorable kills.
In a world full of generic ax murderers and machete-wielding lunatics, it’s fun to see filmmakers thinking outside the box when developing iconic horror villains and weapons, which is definitely the case here. And with their ability to constantly evolve between films and grow ever more absurd in the sequels, the Sentinels are as iconic as horror can get.
3. Holy Water Super Soaker (From dusk to dawn)
vocation From dusk to dawn A horror movie might be a bit of a spoiler (although the movie is over thirty years old at this point, so it’s your own fault), but the second half of this Rodriguez/Tarantino mash-up features some of the most creative vampire slaying ever filmed . In fact, it’s pretty difficult to pick a favorite weapon from a movie that has Tom Savini firing a crotch-gun, but I’d have to go with the Holy Water Super Soaker.
Not only is it one of the film’s most deliciously fluffy ideas, it’s also a great little bit of character development, with the emergency holy water serving as a token of Harvey Keitel’s renewed faith. These water guns were also accompanied by a series of holy water balloons that are less stylish but just as effective.
2. Candy Razor (Trick or treat)
Surpassed only by John Carpenter’s iconic contribution to the slasher genre, Michael Dougherty Trick or treat is one of the most Halloween-centric experiences ever, with this seasonal anthology featuring just about everything we love about spooky holidays. Of course, this means the film references several urban legends surrounding the festive occasion, including the classic “razor blade hidden in Halloween candy.”
This sugar-coated trap is wielded like a cheeky little pocket knife by the deceptively cute Sam, and the pumpkin-headed kid memorably uses it to slice Brian Cox’s Achilles tendons like stale candy corn. Unorthodox but effective!
1. Double Ended Dildo (death gas)
Jason Lei Howdens death gas is bloody driving fun for fans of heavy metal and demonic horror comedies. The film follows a group of metal-loving teenagers who accidentally unleash an ancient demon that has possessed the residents of their small New Zealand town and has no shortage of gory kills. However, one particular scene of supernatural carnage stands out for its sheer absurdity.
Our heroes find themselves trapped by murderous possessed people, with the only weapons at their disposal being a creative assortment of sex toys hilariously hidden in a box labeled ‘Church Stuff’. Of course, a comedic fight ensues, with the teens using a number of phallic objects to defend themselves, including the double ended dildo. Not exactly mine preferred Weapon that crushes zombies but is surprisingly effective when wielded like a veined nun-chuck!
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