By nature, filmmakers would try to film the movie in such a way that you won't suspect doubles were used, if they were. Sometimes the shots (or whole scenes) get so iconic that it is surprising to discover that it's not the known iconic actors in them, but some cleverly disguised acting or stunt doubles.
Out of collection of such shots, which one is your favorite?
You might think that the first ever actor to portray James Bond is Sean Connery, but you will be wrong twice. Barry Nelson first portrayed Bond in Casino Royale, but even the first time you see Bond i…
A long-awaited kiss between Jane Foster and Thor was actually not performed by Natalie Portman, who was not available for the day it was shot. Instead, Chris Hemsworth's Elsa Pataky stood in for the s…
Many close-ups of Andy Dufresnse's hands are not such of Tim Robbins, but rather of director Frank Darabont. Darabont wanted very specific movements in the scenes with revolver and hammer, so he perfo…
It is a well-known fact that in Halloween masked serial killer Michael Myers was portrayed by many people. But in this rather iconic shot Myers is not portrayed by neither Nick Castle nor Tony Moran w…
Apart from Bruce Campbell all four principal cast members dropped out at some point and were replaced by "Fake Shemps": people who doubled for them in distant shots, close-ups and sometimes …
Robert Englund somehow managed to create what is effectively one of horror's most known characters in what is likely less then 7 minutes of screen time. Less because he is extensively doubled through …
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Iconic shot of Harry Lime's fingers trying to reach the freedom as he is cornered in the sewers of Vienna are actually those of director Carol Reed rather then Orson Welles. Welles was actually extens…
Most of the shots of Max Renn in helmet are actually of director David Cronenberg doubling for James Woods. Cronenberg was afraid that the helmet might electrocute actor and opted to risk his health i…
The arms of the killer in the classic 80's slasher movie are not of the actor who portrays such in the twist climax, but actually of special makeup effects wizard Tom Savini.
Despite featured two times as a double in iconic shots in this list, Tom Morga himself is doubled in an iconic shot of this movie: despite most of Jason Voorhees's scarce scenes were famously Morga's,…
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In rather incredible stunt show of an introduction scene Leatherface was fully portrayed by Tom Morga rather then Bill Johnson who did it for most of the movie.
In many shots of killer Cropsy using the garden sheers director Tony Maylam actually did that himself, including this very shot which ended up being very recognizable from the use on assorted promotio…
In this eerie and impressive shot of bandaged Michael Myers (and, in fact, in many memorable shots from the movie) he is actually portrayed by Tom Morga rather then George P. Wilbur.
There are many actors who brought to life Jason Voorhees in his first true outing in the franchise, but the first ever murder by Jason Voorhees is not portrayed by Warrington Gilette (who was credited…
In one of the infamously gory moments of this movie special make-up wizard Tom Savini gets his brains blown off with a shotgun by Frank Zito. But it's was not legendary actor Joe Spinell who pulled th…
No acting necessary with these moments; these actors really got injured in the following scenes. You know what they say: Sometimes you just CAN'T fake it! Which of these on-screen injuries that REALLY…
In some movies the role of a bizarre mother-character is a special element of storytelling. Sometimes an actress does such an awesome performance as a bizarre mum, that the mothers bizarreness becomes…
Which of these bathrooms, WC's, restrooms, lavatory, or washroom would haunt your nightmares if you found yourself desperate to use them when nature really is calling! Discuss your revulsion here! htt…
A knife? A chain saw? A hook? Horror movies, along with their villains, have been as creative as they have been horrifying with their weapons of choice, and have mentally scarred us as a result. Lock …
It's often been said that imitation is the most sincere form of flattery. So basically, if you find one of your own movie scenes the subject of occasional parody, in our books, you've made it. These a…
No - this isn't about sex, though there have been some memorable sex scenes over the years. This is about movie scenes that use a bed or mattress in a very memorable way. Which of these is your pers…
Which of these famous objects/things from the movies holds the most cinematic value to you? After voting, you may discuss the poll here. Also Vote >> More Iconic Movie Objects
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