10 Most Terrifying Moments In Game Of Thrones
These are the Game of Thrones moments that made us cling to the edge of our seats.
Game of Thrones has received plenty of critical acclaim, and the show’s ability to balance multiple tones and plot threads is key to its success. The central battle for the Iron Throne is accompanied by personal vendettas, romantic escapades, and riveting quests.
But the show is also known for its dark and twisted nature. Though the world is inspired by the classics of the fantasy genre, every season has lots of disturbing content, and sometimes the show can be incredibly frightening.
Given there’s a supernatural element to Game of Thrones, many of the most terrifying moments involve one or multiple monsters, leading to nightmarish scenarios in which our heroes have to fend for their lives against a demonic foe. Yet there are also plenty of terrifying moments that feature gore and savagery, causing us to squirm in our seats as our favourite characters suffer a bloody demise.
Whilst it would be wrong to describe Game of Thrones as a horror story, it can be extremely horrifying when it wants to be. These terrifying moments stick with you for a long time, especially when you don't see them coming.
10. Melisandre Gives Birth To A Shadow Assassin (Season 2, Episode 4)
During the War of the Five Kings, Stannis Baratheon quarrels with his brother Renly. Both men are after the Iron Throne, and neither is willing to bend the knee to the other. But rather than facing his brother in battle, Stannis utilises the skills of Melisandre, the Red Witch from Asshai.
After receiving instructions from Stannis, Davos takes Melisandre along the coastline of the Stormlands, and the two of them enter a cove. Here, Melisandre takes off her clothes, revealing her pregnant stomach. But rather than giving birth to a human child, she pushes out a demonic shadow, which proceeds to kill Renly in the next episode.
Davos’s look of terror pretty much sums up this moment – it’s like something from a body horror movie. Melisandre’s desperate moans, the screeches of the shadow, and the creepy music come together to create one of the most memorable – and shocking – moments in the show.
Though there are several other unpleasant scenes involving the Red Witch, this one is the most disturbing.