10 Most Terrifying Scenes In Buffy The Vampire Slayer
4. The Queller Demon Attacks Joyce, Dawn, And Buffy (Season 5, Episode 9)
In Season 5, Joyce is forced to undergo a serious operation to remove her brain tumour. After spending some time in the hospital, she decides to go home until it’s time for the operation to take place.
Unfortunately, her evening is interrupted by a Queller Demon, an extra-terrestrial humanoid that targets those who are mentally ill. As well as choking their victims with a gooey substance that covers the face, Queller Demons can scuttle up walls and across ceilings. They also make a high-pitched squealing noise whenever they’re under duress.
Joyce, Dawn, and Buffy witness these disturbing traits when the Queller Demon enters the Summers’ household in the middle of the night. With a little help from Spike, Buffy manages to kill this sinister animal without too much difficulty.
But despite being a relatively weak villain, the Queller Demon is still one of the most terrifying monsters in the show. Everything from its hellish appearance to its ear-splitting squeals is a nightmare to behold.