5 Scary Movies That Almost Killed Their Stars

 Many people think that the movie business is a wonderful Shangri-La where everyone lives their best artistic lives and nothing ever goes wrong. But, of course, that could not be more wrong.

The world of movies can be beautiful, but it's also full of egos, problems, arguments, and even death in some cases. Death and movies have often gone hand in hand, risk assessments be damned. This could be because of broken equipment, freak accidents, or directors who want too much.

When it comes to this part of making movies, horror has to be the type that feels the most ironic. Scary movies try to make you think that the characters are always close to dying. Because of this, it's not surprising that there have been a lot of near-fatal accidents on the sets of some big horror movies.

The following players got out of these tight spots alive, thank goodness. But it was really close for them, as all of these events were scary close to being remembered at the Oscars.

1. Ellie Cornell - Halloween 4: The Return Of Michael Myers

When Michael Myers and Halloween are mentioned together, a sense of imminent danger is always evoked. In addition to the legendary slasher antagonist's on-screen theatrics, death has held a firm grasp behind the scenes of the franchise for some time, and this is not a reference to the decline in quality of the series.

Halloween 4 should have marked a return to form for the franchise, as it featured the return of the series' most recognizable antagonist (as you may have guessed from the title). It also featured the introduction of a new character, Rachel Carruthers, portrayed by Ellie Cornell. However, Cornell nearly became a real-life horror victim.

Cornell slid down the rooftop during the production of the rooftop pursuit sequence in a stunt that should have been hazardous but completely harmless. However, she was pierced in the midriff by a protruding nail, necessitating a trip to the hospital for sutures and bandages.

She returned and completed photography, demonstrating that the actors in Halloween films are as tenacious as nails (too soon?). Still, a few centimeters more on that protruding spine could have been the difference between life and death.

2. Corin Nemec - Poseidon Rex

Certain horror films, such as The Shining, The Babadook, and Hereditary, will endure as examples of how substantial, complex, and nuanced the genre can be. Others, however, are so awful that you will forget you ever viewed them. Guess which of these categories the Poseidon Rex fits into.

Yes, this baffling and low-budget horror film depicting a dinosaur inflicting devastation on land and sea is the type of trash that isn't even worth watching. Corin Nemec, the actor who portrays Stargate's Jonas Quinn in the film, came perilously close to being murdered while filming this abominable movie.

In this film, Nemec was scheduled to receive prime billing. On his way to the scene, he was involved in a collision, which quickly altered his luck. As they prepared for a day of filming with the Belizean Coast Guard, their vehicle collided with a partially submerged vessel.

The former Parker Lewis Can't Lose star sustained severe injuries, including a broken limb in three places, a fractured right side, and the need for life-sustaining blood transfusions. Thankfully, he survived, but he did not return to the set of Poseidon Rex, which was probably for the best.

3. Halle Berry - The Call

Frequently, one hears of actors enduring serious injuries on set. This entire catalog is a prime illustration. However, if there is one actor who seems to attract these misfortunes like a magnet, it is the unfortunate Halle Berry.

This Oscar-winning actor has had numerous close calls with death on set. On the scene of Die Another Day, a maneuver involving a helicopter caused her to receive shrapnel in her eye. In addition, there was the time Robert Downey Jr. broke her arm while filming Gothika. These are shockingly only the top of the iceberg.

In terms of her horror film experience, it wasn't just Gothika that disturbed her, as she also had a terrifying near-miss in this film.

During the production of WWE Studios' The Call, Berry was embroiled in a combat scene that resulted in a nasty fall. She collapsed face-first onto a concrete floor and was struck unconscious, necessitating her transport to the hospital. A WWE movie featuring a concussion? That does seem appropriate.

The Catwoman icon escaped the incident with only minor injuries, thank goodness. Still, head trauma is a horrifying condition that can rapidly deteriorate, so this was a near-miss.

4. Paz De La Huerta - Nurse 3D

Horror and erotomania go together like a fine wine and a ripe cheese. Sure, it's not for everyone, but there are plenty of options for those who want a frivolous drink or slice.

Nurse 3D, a trashy B-movie about a murderous nurse, is one such film where niche horror fans can discover death and desire. Despite the medical aesthetic, one of the most ubiquitous indications of life-saving nearly killed the film's primary character.

During the production of this terrifying film, Paz De La Huerta was involved in a ruse involving an ambulance driving past her. Unfortunately, the stunt vehicle collided with the Boardwalk Empire actor, failing to miss its intended target. Obviously, this was an incredibly fatal tragedy that could have easily claimed her life.

She ultimately survived, and the film was concluded. She ultimately received worker's compensation for her injuries. Perhaps she should have also received irony payments, as nearly being murdered by a phony ambulance is so ironic that it borders on comedy.

5. Oliver Robins - Poltergeist (1982)

Numerous unfortunate occurrences have led to the Poltergeist film series being labeled as "cursed" Two of its performers, Dominique Dunne (22) and Heather O'Rourke (12), have died untimely deaths, which are the most lamentable. However, while those terrible losses occurred off-set, this one nearly resulted from the film's most bizarre contrivance.

In one of horror's most terrifying sequences, the possessed clown doll of juvenile Robbie Freeling attempts to murder him. To film this, a mechanical duplicate of the toy was constructed, with its arm wrapping around the neck of actor Oliver Robbins. You can reasonably guess where this is headed.

During filming, the unfortunate child was actually suffocated by the mechanism. His desperation pleas that he couldn't breathe were misinterpreted as improv, causing the stunt to continue until his face turned purple. Fortunately, Steven Spielberg (who wrote and potentially also directed the film, depending on who you ask) rescued the child in time.

Even stranger is the fact that this is the second Tobe Hooper film to be released. On the set of Texas Chainsaw Massacre, he came dangerously close to murdering Gunnar Hansen.