10 Most Annoying Movie Characters Of All Time

8. Wendy Torrance in The Shining (1980)

"Stay away from me! Don't hurt me!" The Shining is one of my all-time favourite horror movies - and that's coming from a wimp of a horror fan! However, Shelley Duvall's portrayal as Wendy Torrance just seemed to add a weak rag-doll(ish) flimsiness to the powerful performances surrounding her. Whenever I saw her on-screen I couldn't help but think of her as Olive Oyl in Popeye (1980) due to her droopy googly eyes. I guess I don't blame her frantic behaviour considering her situation in The Shining, but nevertheless it still makes her annoying to watch.
 
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As a one-of-a-kind twenty-something film fanatic and culture vulture... I have a 1st Class Honours degree in English Literature with Film Studies & Media Cultures. Along with recently completing MA by Research in Film Studies, I aspire to be a film critic and yearn for the opportunity to roll around on the red carpet (with or without Christian Bale in his Batsuit). Always openly embracing films of all genres and nations, although anything Studio Ghibli related will always have a place in my heart. Believes normality is overrated!