Qualitative Terror: Describing Horror's IconsOnline version
In this interactive map activity, your mission is to identify 15 of cinema's most famous and terrifying characters. Once you click on each pin on the image, you will be presented with a detailed description and explanation.
Your task: Read the text carefully and identify all the qualitative adjectives used to describe the appearance, personality, and impact of each horror icon.
This activity is designed to test your vocabulary and understanding of how powerful adjectives can be used to describe vicious villains and eerie horror settings.
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Ghostface- This shrouded killer wears a simple white mask and long black robes. He is known for his menacing phone calls.
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Freddy Krueger - He is famous for his tattered striped sweater (of red and green), his dirty fedora, and his sharp bladed glove.
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Jason Voorhees- He is a gigantic, silent man who wears a grimy hockey mask to conceal his deformed face. His main weapon is a huge machete
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Michael Myers- A tall, expressionless killer wearing dark blue coveralls and a blank white mask. He is known for his slow, deliberate movements.
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Leatherface- This hulking figure's appearance is grotesque due to his mask made of sewn human skin. His weapon of choice is a loud and dangerous chainsaw
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Pennywise - An ancient, malevolent entity who takes the form of a clown with an eerie white face and a terrifying smile.
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Anabelle- A creepy doll with a large, cracked face, wearing an old wedding dress. She sits on a simple chair
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Pinhead- He is recognizable by his pale head covered in a grid of sharp pins, and his slick black leather attire.
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Chucky- This small, ragged doll. has bright red hair and wears colourful overalls. He is anything but innocent.
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Art the clown- This silent, gleeful clown wears a simple black and white costume. He carries a large trash bag
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Billy the puppet- This ventriloquist dummy has a small, white face with swirling red cheeks and bright red lips. He often appears on a tricycle.
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Jason Bateman- He is an affluent investment banker with a meticulous sense of style. He wears expensive suits and has a face that is often cold and blank..
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The nun- She is a terrifying figure wearing a traditional black and white habit. Her face is ghastly white, with piercing yellow eyes.
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Carrie White- A shy, nervous girl with a plain white prom dress that is quickly covered in dark red pig's blood
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Nosferatu - This ancient vampire has a gaunt, bald head and oversized pointed ears. He wears a long, dark coat.
Explicación
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Cunning and terrifying, Ghostface (from Scream) is a killer whose identity is changeable in every film. He asks a deadly question: "What's your favorite scary movie?"
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Sadistic and vengeful, Freddy (from A Nightmare on Elm Street) is a disfigured villain who attacks his unlucky victims in their dreams, making him unstoppable.
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Brutal and relentless, Jason (from Friday the 13th) is an immortal force of nature at Camp Crystal Lake. He is an infamous icon of the slasher genre.
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Evil and inhuman. Michael (from Halloween) is the ultimate horror stalker. His vacant eyes and mysterious nature make him deeply unsettling.
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Savage and disturbed, Leatherface (from The Texas Chain Saw Massacre) is a deranged cannibalistic killer. He is one of the most fearsome figures in horror history.
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Sinister and shapeshifting, Pennywise (from /2) is an otherworldly being who exploits the deepest fears of children. He uses a simple red balloon to lure his prey.
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Possessed and demonic, Annabelle is a wicked doll whose true story inspired a whole series of spine-chilling films in the Conjuring universe
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Cold and intellectual, Pinhead (from Hellraiser) is a philosophical demon. and the leader of the Cenobites. He promises extreme experiences of pain and pleasure.
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Foul-mouthed and murderous, Chucky (from Child's Play) contains the soul of a notorious serial killer. He is a deceptive toy with a vicious heart.
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Mute and sadistic, Art (from Terrifier) is a demonic figure known for his disturbing pantomime and unimaginable violence.
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Eerie and cynical, Billy is the messenger for the infamous Jigsaw killer (John Kramer) in the Saw franchise. He delivers complex instructions for his deadly games.
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Vain and psychopathic, Patrick Bateman is the charming protagonist of American Psycho. His life is a shallow pursuit of luxury and gruesome violence.
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Demonic and blasphemous, Valak is a powerful entity from The Conjuring universe. She is a looming, evil presence, known for bringing absolute despair
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Tormented and powerful, Carrie (from Carrie) is a telekinetic teenager. Her brutal revenge at the prom is a shocking display of her untamed abilities.
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Grotesque and rat-like, Count Orlok is a disturbing figure from the 1922 silent film. He is a true creature of the night, embodying pure evil.
map of the 13 colonies plus a few bonus questions