10 Famous Actors That Debuted In Horror Movies

10. Brittany Murphy - Cherry Falls (2000)

This dark and ironic slasher stars Brittany Murphy as one of a slew of teens facing the threat of a serial killer in their town targeting virgins. Ultimately this leads the town's young folk to decide the best way to avoid the killer's blade is to stage a mass orgy, wherein havoc ensues.

Although Murphy was an established actress by the time Cherry Falls made its debut, technically she wasn't at the time of filming. Due to a very truncated post-production process, Cherry Falls was dumped unceremoniously to television in 2000 after failing to find a distributor. However, the film had been complete for eighteen months prior.

Had Cherry Falls been released on time, it would've beaten Murphy's equally impressive turns in both Girl, Interrupted and Drop Dead Gorgeous. Taking the timid likability that made her such a hit in 1996's Clueless, Murphy plays the endearing, quirky outcast beautifully, faring incredibly well in her first leading role.

The actress also shines selling her fear and her chase scene through the high-school halls is most definitely among the best of the post-Scream slasher boom. Viewing Cherry Falls makes one yearn for the late actress' talent to shine once more.