Scary movies: 10 actors from London who have starred in horror movies ahead of Halloween

As Halloween approaches, we reveal the actors from London who’ve starred in scary movies
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Many people will be wrapping themselves in a warm blanket and lighting some candles as they enjoy a horror film as part of their Halloween celebrations this weekend.

There are plenty of terrifying movies to choose from, but what you might not know is that some of the most popular horror flicks feature actors from London.

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We’ve rounded up 10 actors and actresses from the Capital who have appeared in horror movies:

Toby Jones

Toby Jones has appeared in the horror movie ‘The Mist’ Toby Jones has appeared in the horror movie ‘The Mist’
Toby Jones has appeared in the horror movie ‘The Mist’

Toby Jones, 56, from Hammersmith, is most known for voicing the beloved Dobby in the ‘Harry Potter’ film series.

However, the actor also starred in horror movie ‘The Mist’ alongside Thomas Jane, Andre Braugher and Laurie Holden.

In ‘The Mist’ a freak storm unleashes a species of bloodthirsty creatures onto a small town, where a group of citizens must fight to survive.

Will Poulter

Will Poulter appeared in MidsommarWill Poulter appeared in Midsommar
Will Poulter appeared in Midsommar
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Will Poulter rose to fame after starring as Eustace Scrubb in ‘The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader’ and then ‘We’re the Millers’.

Poulter, 29, from Hammersmith, also appeared in horror movie ‘Midsommar’ alongside Florence Pugh and Jack Reynor.

‘Midsommar’ sees a couple travel to Northern Europe for a rural Swedish midsummer ritual that quickly turns into a violent competition at the hands of a cult.

Emily Blunt

Emily Blunt appeared in the ‘Quiet Place’ movies with her husband John KrasinskiEmily Blunt appeared in the ‘Quiet Place’ movies with her husband John Krasinski
Emily Blunt appeared in the ‘Quiet Place’ movies with her husband John Krasinski

Emily Blunt, who was born in Wandsworth, is best known for her role in ‘The Devil Wears Prada’.

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The actress, 39, starred in the ‘A Quiet Place’ movies that were directed by her husband John Krasinski.

‘A Quiet Place’ is a post-apocalyptic horror movie that sees a mother (Blunt) and a father (Krasinski) try to raise their children in an environment filled with blind monsters with acute hearing.

Tilda Swinton

Tilda Swinton appeared in horror movie ‘Suspiria'Tilda Swinton appeared in horror movie ‘Suspiria'
Tilda Swinton appeared in horror movie ‘Suspiria'

Tilda Swinton is most known for her role as the White Witch in the ‘Chronicles of Narnia’ Trilogy and more recently as the Ancient One in Marvel’s ‘Doctor Strange’.

Swinton, 61 has starred in almost 100 productions, including the horror movie ‘Suspiria’ with Chloe Grace Mortez and Dakota Johnson.

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In ‘Suspiria’ darkness surrounds a world-renowned dance company, some succumb to the darkness but will others wake up?

Imelda Staunton

Imelda Staunton has appeared in multiple horror films including ‘The Shadow Man'Imelda Staunton has appeared in multiple horror films including ‘The Shadow Man'
Imelda Staunton has appeared in multiple horror films including ‘The Shadow Man'

Imelda Staunton, from Archway, is most known for her role as Professor Umbridge in the ‘Harry Potter’ film series.

The actress, 66, has appeared in several horror and thrillers including ‘Shadow Man’, ‘The Awakening’ and ‘Amulet’.

‘The Awakening’ is a supernatural film that follows a writer investigating the haunting of a boys boarding school, but with buried memories resurfacing, she realises the horrors that happened inside.

Eddie Redmayne

Eddie Redmayne has starred in ‘The Black Death'Eddie Redmayne has starred in ‘The Black Death'
Eddie Redmayne has starred in ‘The Black Death'
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Eddie Redmayne is most known for his roles as Stephen Hawking in ‘The Theory of Everything’ and Newt Scamander in the ‘Fantastic Beasts’ film series.

Redmayne, 40, was born in Westminster and starred in horror film ‘Black Death’ alongside Sean Bean and Kimberly Nixon.

‘Black Death’ is set during the bubonic plague outbreak, where a young monk is tasked with investigating reports of people being brought back to life.

Helena Bonham Carter

Helena Bonham Carter has appeared in ‘Sweeney Todd: Demon Barber of Fleet Street'Helena Bonham Carter has appeared in ‘Sweeney Todd: Demon Barber of Fleet Street'
Helena Bonham Carter has appeared in ‘Sweeney Todd: Demon Barber of Fleet Street'

Helena Bonham Carter is a globally acclaimed actress who is most known for appearing as Bellatrix Lastrange in the ‘Harry Potter’ series and Marla Singer in ‘Fight Club’.

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Born in Islington, Bonham Carter, 56, also appeared in ‘Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street’ alongside Johnny Depp.

‘Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street’ follows the legendary tale of a barber returning from wrongful imprisonment and is set for revenge for the rape and death of his wife.

Tom Hardy

Tom Hardy has appeared in ‘LD 50 Lethal Dose'Tom Hardy has appeared in ‘LD 50 Lethal Dose'
Tom Hardy has appeared in ‘LD 50 Lethal Dose'

Tom Hardy is a 45-year-old actor from Hammersmith, most known for appearing in ‘Venom’ and ‘The Dark Knight Rises’.

Hardy also starred in the horror movie ‘LD 50 Lethal Dose’ with Mel B and Stephen Lord.

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‘LD 50 Lethal Dose’ follows a group of young animal rights activists, who break into a lab where they find the government performing horrific experiments on people.

Gemma Jones

Gemma Jones appeared in ‘The Devils'Gemma Jones appeared in ‘The Devils'
Gemma Jones appeared in ‘The Devils'

Gemma Jones is most known for her roles in ‘Sense and Sensibility’, ‘Bridget Jones’s Diary’ and the ‘Harry Potter’ films.

Jones, 79, was born in Marylebone and appeared in horror movie ‘The Devils’ alongside Vanessa Redgrave and Oliver Reed.

‘The Devils’ is set in 17th century France and follows Father Urbain Grandier as he attempts to protect the city, but is accused of witchcraft by a nun.

Mia Goth

Mia Goth is the star of ‘X’ and ‘Pearl'Mia Goth is the star of ‘X’ and ‘Pearl'
Mia Goth is the star of ‘X’ and ‘Pearl'
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Mia Goth, from Southwark, has appeared in multiple horror and thriller films.

The actress, 29, has starred in films such as ‘Suspiria’, ‘X’ and ‘Pearl’, where she was the lead character, appearing alongside Tandi Wright and Alistair Sewell.

‘Pearl’ is a psychological slasher movie which is a prequel to the movie ‘X’ and serves as the origin story to ‘Pearl’ who’s aspiration to become a movie star leads to her committing violent acts.

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