Great characters, shocking backstories! For this list, we’ll be going over the characters from film whose personal histories include tragic, unsettling, and bizarre subject matter, whether in the film itself or in source material. We’ll be excluding animated characters, such as Quasimodo from “The Hunchback of Notre Dame,” as those may warrant a list of their own. Also, obviously... potential spoilers ahead. Our countdown includes characters from films such as “Zombieland” (2009), Rorschach from “Watchmen” (2009) and Gollum from “The Lord of the Rings” (2001-03) and “The Hobbit” (2012-14) franchises. Which movie character do YOU think has the most disturbing backstory? Let us know in the comments!

Prepare to be creeped out as we dive into the most disturbing and nightmare-inducing cartoon characters ever created. From demonic entities to psychotic pets, these characters will make your skin crawl and leave you questioning the sanity of animated storytelling.

Family Guy has no shortage of disturbing characters, and today we're diving into the most unsettling personalities that have graced the show. From predatory neighbors to sociopathic toddlers, these characters push the boundaries of dark humor and shock value.

There's nothing like the real thing! Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we're counting down our picks for times actors gave genuine reactions during unsettling and disturbing movie scenes.

Some roles hit differently when you know the truth about the actor... Join us as we examine the most unsettling performances that became even more disturbing after the actors' real-life controversies came to light. From predatory characters to manipulative villains, these roles took on new meaning following shocking revelations.

These characters were created for kids, but they ended up being way too disturbing! For this list, we’ll be looking at the characters in children’s programs that weren’t supposed to be scary, but totally were. Naturally, this excludes those that were frightening on purpose.

Remember, remember...just how disturbing this film is. For this list, we’ll be looking at some of the most upsetting, uncomfortable and dark scenes from the 2005 dystopian comic book movie, “V for Vendetta”.

Way to ruin the movie! These films had final acts that were dark, disturbing, and unnecessary. Our list includes depressing, disappointing movie endings from “Splice” (2009), “Remember Me” (2010), “Sucker Punch” (2011), “Knock Knock” (2015), “Secret Window” (2004), and more! What movie was ruined for YOU by an unnecessarily bleak ending? Let us know in the comments!

Someone's always watching when you're in the public eye! Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we’re counting down our picks for movie characters that have aged poorly due to the controversies surrounding the actor or production of the film.

Everybody's got some skeletons in the closet... sometimes literally! Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we’re counting down our picks for the creepiest and most unsettling real-life inspirations behind some iconic movie characters. Fair warning, this list does contain spoilers.

It's far more disturbing when you don't expect it to be! Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we’re counting down our picks for the most unpredictable movies with relatively lighthearted premises that turned out to be surprisingly dark. We’ll be getting into spoilers, so consider this your warning.

Silent Hill is known for its unsettling atmosphere and terrifying enemies, but some foes have backstories that are even more disturbing. In this video, we'll be counting down the top 10 Silent Hill bosses and enemies with the most chilling origins. From Abstract Daddy's haunting symbolism to the tragic tale of Lisa Garland, these characters will make your skin crawl. Prepare yourself as we dive into the dark lore behind Silent Hill's most infamous creatures.

These movies from the House of Mouse are more disturbing than they appear! Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we’re counting down our picks for the Disney films with a serious dark side.

In this exclusive video we are bringing you the most disturbing scenes from movies that aren't technically thought of as horror... no matter how horrifying they may be!

From heartbreaking sacrifices to shocking executions, the Marvel Cinematic Universe doesn't shy away from disturbing deaths. Join us as we count down the most gut-wrenching demises that left audiences stunned and horrified. From beloved heroes to vicious villains, these departures weren't just plot points—they were traumatic moments that changed the MCU forever.