Top 10 People Of Horror We Want Back Part 5

We recently looked over at another site and saw a similar list that really disappointed us.  What this list represents are actors and directors that strayed away from the genre before we were ready and hope to one day see again.


6. Tom Holland

Career Highlights:
Fright Night
Child's Play
Thinner
Tales From The Crypt


There is a from of sophistication and audience awareness that Tom Holland is able to bring into the films he chooses to write and/or direct. In the 1960's he started off his career as a television actor, a passion which he has continued though his career with a cameo in the upcoming Hatchet 2.  It was after over a decade in the industry in front of the camera he moved behind as a writer on such films as The Beast Within, Class Of 1984, and Psycho 2.  But it's his rejuvenating directorial efforts on the 80's horror classics Fright Night and Child's Play ; which he perfectly structured to attack the fears of younger viewers, that have sealed him into the horror hall of fame.  Fright Night focuses on the fears and paranoia in the mysterious neighbor concept with a vampire twist; which was wonderfully executed by a cast filled with newer talent and anchored by the great Chris Sarandon (see #9).  Child's Play takes the killer doll concept from the 40's and modernized the sub genre to what it is now.  With groundbreaking special effects by Kevin Yagher, the film was able to create one of the most terrifying nightmares a child can fear; your doll has come to life and wants to kill you!  Tom Holland brought the talents Chris Sarandon to the cast along with impressive performances by Catherine Hicks, a 7 year old Alex Vincent, and the iconic Brad Dourif.  As rumors of remakes for both of these titles bounce around we hope that the Hollywood Executives take a moment to look at who made these films great and dust off his phone number.