Scream King

A scream king is an actor who is influential in the horror film genre, whether they have appeared in many horror films or given unforgettable performances that have helped shape the genre. The title is the male counterpart to the more common Scream Queen label, which refers to influential actresses in the genre.

Horror fans and critics typically use scream king when discussing their favorite performances. For example, cinephiles may argue about the best scream king on Reddit, "I think Justin Long has definitely entered scream king status. He's put in some phenomenal performances."

Examples of scream kings:

• Bela Lugosi - Appeared in many horror films from the 1930s to 50s, including Dracula series
and Son of Frankenstein
• Bruce Campbell - Appeared in various low-budget horror films and is known best for his role in the Evil Dead series
• Patrick Wilson - Known best for his roles in the Insidious and The Conjuring films
• Keith David - Appeared in many horror films, including The Thing, They Live, and Nope
• Vincent Price - An OG known for his many horror roles including The Fly, House of Wax, and House on Haunted Hill
• Justin Long - Newer scream king known for his roles in Jeepers Creepers, Drag Me to Hell, Tusk, and Barbarian