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Cracked mirror on the wall, who is the scariest of them all?
Elvira, actress Cassandra Peterson , still looks scary good after all these years.
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Has director Tim Burton done any film that isn't dark or goth-y? Burton is dark, but not extreme enough to top this list.
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Alice Cooper was the originator of shock rock. He actually looks pretty normal sans the dark, on-stage persona.
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Burlesque model Dita Von Teese is a dream (nightmare) for any goth kid. What makes her creepy though is that she was once married to Marilyn Manson.
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The late actor Vincent Price is known for his distinct, creepy voice. Price's evil-sounding cackle appears at the end of the classic "Thriller" video by Michael Jackson. Photo: Chronicle File -
The ex-Misfit has a successful solo career but can also be a terror for festival promoters.
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Illusionist Criss Angel went from "Mind Freak" to just being freaky. Angel's death-defying stunts have make it hard to believe he is still alive.
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Robert Englund, best known as Freddy Krueger, looks scary even without the Freddy face.
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Ozzy Osbourne was another originator of dark metal and shock rock. Legend has it Ozzy once ate a bat's head on stage. Very creepy, yes, but certainly not the creepiest, especially with his image as a family man.
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Metal band SlipKnot look like they could be an attraction inside a haunted house.
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Horror movie star Sid Haig has the look that is perfect for the genre.
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Rocker turned director Rob Zombie has made some of Hollywood's most twisted films since he hit the scene with "House of 1000 Corpses." Zombie's films are known for being brutal, gritty and violent.
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Can anyone top the weirdness factor that is Marilyn Manson ? The shock rocker made the music scene with one of the creepiest videos ever with "Beautiful People" and has been weirding people out ever since.
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