B Movies Blog

Hello, Movie Mavens! Welcome back to the B Movies Blog. Today, we’re popping some of the most brutal horror kills into the ol’ VCR. 

Alrighty, friends, let’s go ahead and give a disclaimer up top. 

This blog is obviously subjective; what’s “brutal” to me might not be “brutal” to you. There might be some scenes on here that seem tame, while others may be too much for someone to watch. 

I totally get it. 

These are the scenes I still think about. They don’t bother me, but they’re just the scenes that come to mind when someone asks me about graphic and gory death scenes. 

With that being said, this is another piece where I’m not going to say, “Yeah, you should TOTALLY watch all of these movies.” That’s why I won’t be including videos of these scenes.

Some of these scenes and movies are A LOT; there’s a reason I list the entirety of Dead Alive (aka Braindead) here. Proceed with caution. 

I’m also going to sprinkle cute animal photos throughout this piece. Life’s all about balance. 

Without further ado, here are nine of the most brutal (IMO) death scenes and one entirely brutal movie. 

Dead Alive (aka Braindead)

How can I choose a single scene from Dead Alive? There’s zombie-slashing by way of a lawnmower. Someone gets their face ripped down the middle. There’s the lightbulb scene. And that’s not including the zombie birth and mommy issues. Granted, it’s all comical. However, Dead Alive is considered to be one of the bloodiest horror movies of all time, so we’re going to play it safe and leave the entire movie here. 

The Electric Carving Scene from Evil Dead (2013) 

I feel like this scene is sometimes overlooked, but it really packs a punch. For context, someone is bitten by a Deadite. In an attempt to override possession, they, um, try to cut their arm off with an electric carving knife. You know, like the one commonly used to cut meat at a family dinner? That’s the one. I know it could be argued that it’s not *technically* a death scene, but I count it because they aren’t successful in their, erm, endeavors and succumb to the infection. 

Frank’s Demise in Hellraiser (1987) 

There are a lot of brutal scenes in Hellraiser, but the ending is ROUGH. I definitely appreciate the “Jesus wept” quip from Frank to try and lighten the mood…before he is completely ripped apart by a variety of chains and hooks. Hellraiser also bothered me for a long time, in general, because of my religious trauma, but that’s a story for another piece. 

Aww! Look at this cute kitty. Big yawn for a little guy

Freddy’s Tendon Puppetry from Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors 

I know that I’ve mentioned this scene bothering me before, but I also think it’s one of the most brutal deaths in the NOES universe. Imagine getting your FREAKING TENDONS RIPPED OUT OF YOUR BODY WHILE FREDDY PUPPETEERS YOU TO THE TOP OF A BUILDING. Yeah. Hard pass. 

Tommy’s Transformation in Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark 

Okay, I know this scene has also made an appearance on the B Movies Blog before, but I stand by it. This kid’s entire body gets transformed, and all of his insides turn to straw. Let that truly sink in. I need a drink of water just thinking about it. 

The Tanning Beds from Final Destination III 

There are so many memorable scenes from the Final Destination franchise, but I think the tanning bed scene lives in infamy. I never used tanning beds for a multitude of reasons…and this movie definitely didn’t help. 

Oh no! This little cutie got into some strawberry jam 

The Cross from Saw III 

Yes, I am a Saw girlie. Yes, I know how ridiculous these movies are. However, there’s one trap that I’ve always considered to be especially brutal: The Cross. I can’t even begin to imagine having all of your limbs and neck slowly rotated and broken. The other traps tend to be over the top, but this one really stands out because it’s a bit more “realistic” than the others. 

The Bedroom Scene from Terrifier 2 

There isn’t much I can legally say about this one, so I will tell a story about what happened when I went to see this movie instead. I may or may not have told this story before, but I’m not about to break this scene down in detail. 

When my friend Brooke and I went to see this movie, our server asked if we knew what we were getting into. Brooke and I answered that we were familiar with the first one. The server was relieved and told us that a couple of people in the showing before us didn’t know about the antics of Art the Clown. Needless to say, it didn’t go well. 

THE Scene from Bone Tomahawk 

You know the one I’m referring to. Yes, friends, I’m referring to the scene where someone is, gulp, bisected, scalped, and eaten. In front of their friends. I think we should just leave it there. 

Charlie’s Exploding Expiration in The Stuff 

I know this one is a little silly, but hear me out. When was the last time you sat down and watched that scene from start to finish? For me, it was this morning. It sticks out because a) the practical effects are insane and b) it’s horrifying when you break it down. 

Well, hello to you, too, little fella!