16 Surprisingly Great Performances In Horror/Suspense Films

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Let's just say it: Horror movies aren't known for their nuanced acting performances. That's why it's particularly startling when some genuinely good performances show up in cheesy horror and suspense flicks.

So here are surprisingly impressive, beautifully-acted moments from movies where sweating, screaming, falling down, and bleeding are pretty much the range of acting you'd expect to see.