Star Trek II: The Wrath Of Khan (1982)
Shocking Moment: Where No Eel Has Gone Before Theres only one thing scarier than William Shatners hairpiece in the follow up to
Star Trek: The Motion Picture and thats the Ceti Eel. Burrowing its way into the brain via the ear canal and controlling the thoughts and actions of its victim, the Ceti Eel is perhaps the freakiest creature in the entire Star Trek universe. Although a close up shot of the creature bloodily weeding its way out of Pavel Chekovs (Walter Koenig) ear was snipped from the original release (later re-instated for a 12 certificate) the prolonged sequence of the creature first entering Chekovs ear, complete with screams and sinister music is an intense and disturbing moment.
Poltergeist (1982)
Shocking Moment: Face Peel
Tobe HoopersPoltergeist is a classic horror which has become somewhat overshadowed by the persisting rumours of directorial interference by producer Steven Spielberg. Its also a film which along with fellow list entry Temple of Doom - contributed towards the founding of the PG-13 rating, following complaints over its frightening content. And seriously, Poltergeist is pretty damn frightening deservedly receiving a 15 certificate by the BBFC but being bizarrely granted with a PG in the U.S. If kids arent given sleepless nights by the
possessed clown doll, rotting corpses or even the weird ramblings of the creepy Tangina (Zelda Rubinstein) than I can guarantee that the scene in which a
man rips his own face off will seal the deal. Looking at the sequence today, its a little corny and the effects are rough - but its still a gruesome scene which far exceeds a level of gore that youd ever expect to see in a film rated PG.