10 MORE Worst Betrayals In Horror Movie History
These evildoers turned backstabbing into an art form.
When it comes to horror movies, the main characters may find themselves being chased by a serial killer, a monster, or a soul-sucking demon. To avoid being carved up or torn apart, sticking together seems like the obvious move.
But as was established in the previous list, 10 WORST Betrayals in Horror History, teamwork isn't necessarily a safe bet. Safety in numbers sounds good on paper, but friends and lover can turn on each other in a heartbeat when survival is on the line.
Sometimes, treachery is a split-second choice, sparked by fear and desperation. Other times, the betrayal was inevitable, especially if one of the characters planned to screw over their so-called buddies from the very beginning.
At times, the backstabbing can be seen coming a mile away. Alternatively, the betrayer might the last person anyone would expect. Deception like this really stings, since it feels like the traitor didn't just double-cross the ensemble, but the audience too.
While betrayal is a horror staple, the entries on this list took things to a whole new level.
(Also, we're skipping slashers altogether, since this list would be nothing but Scream and Saw entries if they were included.)
10. Roach To The Residents - Tales From The Crypt: Demon Knight
Originally conceived as a stand-alone horror, Demon Knight was later retooled into a Tales from the Crypt feature adaptation.
In this spooky thrill ride, a demon called the Collector (portrayed by a gloriously over-the-top Billy Zane) descends upon a boarding house, knowing one occupant, Brayker, has a key that opens the gates of Hell. After allying with the residents, Brayker whips up a magical barrier to keep the Collector and his demon horde at bay.
The Collector tries to weasel his way inside, offering to grant the residents' deepest desires if they switch sides. They naturally refuse, knowing a demon's deal is never legit.
However, one sleazy criminal called Roach (played by a pre-fame Thomas Haden Church) takes the Collector up on his offer. After the demon sweet-talks him, Roach agrees to drop the forcefield. As Roach breaks the seal, he announces he owes humanity nothing since the universe gave him haemorrhoids. (Yes, that's literally his entire motivation for betraying mankind.)
Rather than rewarding him, the Collector commands his lackeys to rip Roach apart, meaning he sold out everybody and nearly doomed the planet for nothing.