10 Horror Movie Characters Who Didn't Really Have To Die

10. Paola - Zombi 2

In Zombi 2 (which is the first in the series), Anne Bowles heads to the Caribbean island of Matul, after learning her father developed a mysterious illness there. Shortly after consulting her father's doctor, the island is attacked by flesh-craving zombies. When one of the revenants tries to break through the door, the doctor's wife, Paola, holds it at bay.

Although Paola's attempt is initially successful, things take a dark turn, bringing us to Zombi 2's most memorable scene. As the ghoul punches through the door, it grabs Paola's head, gradually dragging her face towards a pointed splinter. Unable to free herself, Paola screams helplessly as the jagged piece of wood rams through her eye socket.

Although it's unbearable to watch, Paola only has herself to blame. The splinter is coming towards her at two miles per hour, yet she makes no effort to turn her head. If she was unable to wriggle out of the creatures's grasp, she could've avoided having her eyeball skewered simply by tilting her neck. With that done, she would've suffered nothing more than a cut nose or a gash on the cheek.