The Best Couples in Horror Movies, Ranked
- Photo: The Addams Family / Paramount Pictures
If love, passion, and lust could be properly portrayed on the silver screen, it would look exactly like the relationship between Morticia and Gomez Addams. The Addams Family may not be the typical horror movie most fans think of, but Morticia and Gomez are the ultimate horror movie couple. Creepy and kooky, mysterious and spooky, together this wonderful duo is brought to life in glorious detail by Raul Julia and Angelica Huston in one of the most compelling and romantic depictions of true love ever seen.
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Throughout nearly 30 years, Courtney Cox and David Arquette's portrayal of Gale Weathers and Dewy Riley have been two of the three faces of the acclaimed and beloved Scream franchise, and their romance both on and off screen has solidified them as one of the greatest horror movie couples in the history of the genre. Their tumultuous relationship may have begun with ulterior motives, but over the course of 5 films, we have seen the couple fall in, out, and back in love again. A realistic and devastating portrayal of love and loss, Gale and Dewy will always have a special place in the minds and hearts of horror fans.
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- Photo: Beetlejuice / Warner Bros. Pictures
One of the most beloved and adored spooky couples the horror world has ever seen, Geena Davis and Alec Baldwin's portrayal of Barbara and Adam Maitland in Tim Burton's Beetlejuice is couple goals for any and all couples in the world. Taking from death do us part and amping it up to even in the afterlife, these two lovers are the perfect horror movie couple as even in the wacky, weird, and sinister things they do, they will always love one another. Wholesome, unique, and incredibly charming, the Maitlands prove that even in the afterlife, love never dies.
- Photo: The Conjuring / Warner Bros. Pictures
Rapidly growing into not only one of the most popular horror movie couples of all time, but one of the greatest romances in the history of cinema, Ed and Lorraine Warren in The Conjuring Universe show that at the heart of the terror, the most important thing will always be love. With each film in the franchise, an underlying tone and message of love, dedication, and protection stand, and Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson bring this romance to life beautifully, even in the scariest of times. True love is about doing whatever is best for the other, and the Warrens continuously show how much they care by doing anything and everything they can to keep their love alive, happy, and safe.
- Photo: Edward Scissorhands / 20th Century Fox
One of the sweetest and most wholesome romances in an otherwise creepy and atmospheric tale of a science experiment with knives for hands, Tim Burton delivers yet another heartwarming tale of love, this between Kim and the titular Edward Scissorhands. A romance lost in time between the local weirdo and the popular girl, this story has been told hundreds of times, but it has never been taken to the extremes that Burton takes it. Johnny Depp and Winona Ryder deliver arguably two of the best performances of their career, and the lovely and gorgeous scene in the snow will go down as one of the most romantic scenes of all time.
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- Photo: A Quiet Place / Paramount Pictures
Parents stuck in an apocalypse trying to protect their children, Evely and Lee Abbot of A Quiet Place show that love will truly never die, even in the darkest of circumstances. John Krasinski and Emily Blunt bring forth one of the greatest horror movie couples the genre has ever seen by creating two characters that feel so real, so human, and so pure it's a joy to see. The terror in the film only amplifies the love this two share, which only in turn amplifies the terror in a vicious circle of dread. Protection, dedication, and admiration is consistently shown between these to lovers, and all horror fans should aspire to have a love like Evely and Lee.
- Photo: Poltergeist / MGM/UA Entertainment Co.
Till death do us part has never been more prominent than with Steve and Diana Freeling throughout the Poltergeist franchise. A couple that has seemingly been through everything life and the afterlife could possibly throw at them by the time the third installment of the series released in 1988, throughout every terrifying scene, audiences always knew their love would stand strong and never let them down. Both characters consistently make the other stronger and better people, and their relationship since high school sweethearts only makes them one of the most promising horror movie couples ever to grace the silver screen. Through thick and thin, good and evil, and everything in between, horror audiences know Steve and Diane will always be there for each other.
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Fred Ward and Reba McEntire may not be the stars of the smash creature feature hit Tremors, but they surely stole every single scene they were in. Portraying an eccentric, gun-wielding, bunker-living survivalist couple, Burt and Heather Gummer are the couples everyone thinks they can and will be when an apocalypse goes down. Prepared for (nearly) anything the world has to throw at them, these two lovebirds are ready to blast through whatever life has to throw at them to keep the other safe, even if what life has to throw is a giant worm-like monster looking to eat them alive.
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- Photo: Sleepy Hollow / Paramount Pictures
A dark, mysterious, and utterly frightening retelling of Sleepy Hollow and The Headless Horseman, Tim Burton's 1999 Sleepy Hollow manages to keep all the wonderful spooky atmosphere the director is known for and brings to life one of his best depictions of romance yet. Ichabod Crane and Katrina Van Tassel portrayed phenomenally by Johnny Depp and Christina Ricci bring to life a haunting and wicked romance that will have audiences hanging on the edge of their seat. While many horror movie couples tend to fight off evilness together, in this wonderfully subversive film, both characters feel helpless to the chaos they are about to feel.
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- Photo: Little Shop of Horrors / Warner Bros.
A lovely adaptation of the hit broadway musical Little Shop of Horrors, the 1986 Rick Moranis-led adventure is a stunning gorgeous tale of love, heartbreak, power, and greed. Main characters Seymour and Audrey find themselves right on the cusp of true love throughout a vast majority of the film, but can never quite make that next leap until a fantastic third act finally allows them to reveal their feelings with the gorgeous song “Suddenly Seymore,” Things aren't all hunky dory however, as a killer plan aims to destroy the world in this madcap horror comedy, and depending on which version audiences watch, it could be a happily ever after or a devastating heartbreak.
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- Photo: Corpse Bride / Warner Bros. Pictures
A man falling in love with a zombie, what could possibly go wrong? While the love story of Corpse Bride is one that weaves a tricky and painfully heartbreaking narrative, there is no doubt that Victor Van Dort and Emily are the emotional center point of this film. Showcasing all the heartwarming and heartbreaking elements of a relationship in an incredibly short time frame, the relationship, love, and admiration these two share with one another is nothing short of spectacular. By the end of the film, even though they don't actually stay together, the love they created can be felt by audiences and although Victor marries another woman, their relationship will always be felt.
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- Photo: Bridge of Chucky / Universal Pictures
There is arguably no horror movie couple more beloved, feared, and iconic than Chucky and Tiffany. The evil, vile, and masochistic dolls of the Child's Play franchise, many haven't even seen a single one of their movies but can tell you exactly what they look and act like. A duo that lept past the horror genre and simply became pop culture icons, this painfully toxic and dangerous relationship is brought to life in hilarious and gore-tastic fashion, leading to some of the most memorable scenes in horror history. While they may have a love-hate relationship throughout most of their films, there is no doubt that they will go down as one of the best scary couples in movie history.
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- Photo: Hellboy / Columbia Pictures
Mixing the superhero genre with elements of horror and romance is no easy task, but acclaimed director Guillermo del Toro had no difficulty bringing Hellboy to life on the big screen with all of these elements. While at first glance a spooky romance between a big red Devil man and a woman with pyrokinesis powers seems ridiculous, as the film goes on, one can't help but be sucked into the fantasy of it all. Ron Perlman as the titular Hellboy and Selma Blair as Liz Sherman manage to sell this relationship so masterfully thanks to making these inhuman beings feel utterly human. Flawed and scared, but always there to be whatever the other needs, Hellboy is the ultimate horror-action romance hybrid.
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- Photo: A Nightmare on Elm Street / New Line Cinema
Their relationship may only last a single movie, but the impact Heather Langenkamp and Johnny Depp had on the history of horror with their portrayal of Nancy and Glen in A Nightmare on Elm Street was nothing short of revolutionary. A realistic, charming, heartwarming couple who would look after one another no matter what, Nancy and Glen were just like the audiences watching them, which helped said audience connect all the more strongly with them. The heartwarming horror couple still has some of the most beloved scenes in horror, and although they tragically don't make it to the end, together, they gave all horror sweethearts a couple to aspire to become.
- Photo: Hocus Pocus / Buena Vista Pictures
Hocus Pocus may not be the traditional horror film, it is far more kiddy and spooky than adult and terrifying, but at the center of this spooky adventure lies one of the most beloved couples of the horror genre. Allison and Max are every teenage horror fan's dream couple as they get into the deepest of shenanigans with one another, and will always have each other's back. This teenage romance blossoms throughout a tale of witches, zombies, and children eating, and is the perfect sappy story to get those young ones in our lives into horror at an early age.
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- Photo: Ghostbusters / Columbia Pictures
No couple makes horror fans laugh harder than Bill Murray and Sigourney Weaver's hilarious and fascinating portrayal of Dr. Peter Venkman and Dana Barrett. One of the most beloved couples in the 80s in horror movies, the duo has an electric chemistry with one another that brings out the best in them, and although it does take a bit of time to get going, once their relationship reves up, it is off to the races. While the subsequent sequel may have ruined any notion of a happily ever after for these two, there is no doubt that the original Ghostbusters gave audiences one of the most charismatic and charming couples in the history of the genre.
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Emma Stone and Jessie Eisenberg proved to the world that just because it is ending, that doesn't mean you can't find real love in an apocalypse. Portraying Columbus and Wichita in the mass 2000s horror comedy Zombieland, the horror movie couple stands far and away from the rest of their counterparts thanks to the excellent performances and grounded realism they bring to the film. Audiences can resonate with Columbus's fear of connecting to a person in this dead world and Wichita's need to protect her family, but by the time the credits roll, nothing makes audiences happier than seeing these two total opposites attract toward one another.
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- Photo: Shaun of the Dead / Rogue PicturesShaun of the Dead is a British horror-comedy film, where Shaun (Simon Pegg) plays an ordinary salesman whose life spirals into zombie-infested chaos. His best friend, Ed (Nick Frost), joins him in this unexpected journey. The duo's lackadaisical attitude towards the undead apocalypse creates a unique blend of horror and humor, making it a standout in its genre. Directed by Edgar Wright, the movie received critical acclaim upon release for its clever script and memorable performances. It's not just about surviving zombies; it's also about rekindling relationships and seizing control of one's life amidst all the madness.More Shaun of the Dead
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- Photo: The Rocky Horror Picture Show / 20th Century Fox
A wacky, weird, and often shocking cult classic, The Rocky Horror Picture Show remains a staple in the minds and hearts of horror fans thanks to its incredible cast of characters and the realistic and heartfelt love story between Brad and Janet. In a story filled to the brim with the most over-the-top characters imaginable, it is easy for audiences to get lost in the relative normality of these two and connect to them, which helps make their relationship feel all the more real. Through the trial and tribulations of Dr. Drank-N-Furter, fans know in their hearts that these two love birds will always make it out okay in the end.
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Arguably one of the most heartbreaking and devastating romances ever told in film, let alone horror, Let the Right One It is a haunting and fascinating vampiric love story about a young boy and a creature of the night. Pain and sorrow ooze out of the film throughout its incredible two-hour runtime, and even though the audience knows this love and relationship is incredibly dangerous and toxic, in the back of our minds, we hope things will work and that every character involved can lead a happy life. With an ambiguous ending, it is left up to the viewer to determine if this horrifying gothic tale of romance ends in a happily ever after, or in devastating heartbreak.
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- Photo: Happy Death Day / Universal Pictures
After an incredibly rocky start in the Groundhog's Day but make it a slasher film Happy Death Day, the horror world was introduced to one of the most likable and adored couples in Tree Glebman and Carter Davis. With Tree being stuck in a seemingly neverending time loop, her relationship with college colleague Carter grows until she is madly in love with him and together, they uncover the mystery of her time loop. The bond these two share only grows in the subsequent sequel, solidifying them as a horror movie couple for a new generation.
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- Photo: An American Werewolf in London / Universal PicturesIn the genre-bending horror-comedy, An American Werewolf in London, college students David (David Naughton) and Jack (Griffin Dunne) encounter a werewolf during their backpacking trip through Britain. After this harrowing incident, David wakes up in a London hospital only to learn of Jack's unfortunate demise. Nurse Alex Price (Jenny Agutter) becomes his caretaker and confidante, as he navigates through disturbing nightmares and horrifying transformations. Directed by John Landis, this film is renowned for its groundbreaking makeup effects by Rick Baker, which earned it an Academy Award in 1982. It successfully melds horror with humor while delivering a unique take on the classic werewolf lore.
- Photo: Army of Darkness / Orion Pictures3rd Evil Dead movie. Ash (Bruce Campbell) finds himself trapped in medieval times. He must quest for the Necronomicon, a book of evil which can return him to his time. Unfortunately, he releases the evil trapped inside the book and unleashes an army of the dead.More Army of Darkness
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- Photo: Bram Stoker's Dracula / Columbia PicturesBram Stoker's Dracula is a chilling journey into the heart of darkness, masterfully directed by Francis Ford Coppola. The tale unfolds with Count Dracula (Gary Oldman), an ageless vampire haunted by a tragic love story. He leaves his castle in Transylvania and ventures to Victorian England, lured by a photograph of Mina Murray (Winona Ryder), who bears an uncanny resemblance to his long-lost beloved. In this grim world, Professor Abraham Van Helsing (Anthony Hopkins) emerges as a beacon of light. A scholar with profound knowledge about vampires, he becomes the chief adversary to the Count's unholy plans. The movie cascades through a series of hauntingly beautiful scenes that paint a vivid picture of love, loss, and horror. Winner of three Academy Awards, this Gothic horror film reinterprets Bram Stoker's classic novel, offering viewers an intricate tapestry of passion and terror. It stands as a testament to Coppola's cinematic genius and the enduring allure of the Dracula legend.
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- Photo: Bird Box / NetflixIn Bird Box, Malorie (Sandra Bullock), a woman with a hardened resolve, grapples with an unseeable threat that drives the world to suicide. She embarks on a treacherous journey with her two children, Boy and Girl (Julian Edwards and Vivien Lyra Blair), down a river, blindfolded. The film, a gripping mixture of horror and drama directed by Susanne Bier, takes audiences through flashbacks of Malorie's past, revealing pieces of the apocalyptic puzzle. It was nominated for Saturn Award for Best Horror Film, showcasing its unique blend of suspense and terror.
- Photo: Only Lovers Left Alive / Sony Pictures ClassicsArtistic, sophisticated and centuries old, two vampire lovers (Tilda Swinton, Tom Hiddleston) ponder their ultimate place in modern society.
