Thunderbolts Star Florence Pugh’s Scariest Movie Chocie Is Unexpected

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Summary

  • Many find horror films scary, but one Thunderbolts* star found The Lord of the Rings horrifying for its orcs’ faces.
  • Fans had mixed reactions to Florence Pugh’s surprising choice of the scariest movie.
  • Pugh’s next cinematic appearance will be in Marvel’s Thunderbolts*.

Among the cast members of Thunderbolt films, one individual revealed the most terrifying movies they’ve ever seen. Yet, their chosen film turned out to be an unexpected pick.

When inquired about the most frightening films they’ve seen, many people would likely cite a horror movie as their answer. Classics such as The Exorcist and The Conjuring are often cited as particularly terrifying, while some also include slasher movies like Scream and The Texas Chainsaw Massacre in the scary category. However, one star from the Thunderbolts* films seems to have a unique interpretation of the word “scary”, as they surprised everyone with an unexpected choice when asked about the scariest film.

To honor Florence Pugh turning 29 on January 3rd, The Late Show Instagram account posted a clip from her 2019 interview where she discussed her movie, Midsommar. The caption read, “Everyone’s different!” During the chat, they delved into Midsommar and Pugh admitted that while she didn’t find the film frightening, watching characters in distress was unnerving. Colbert then asked about the scariest movie she had ever watched, to which she responded unexpectedly: “The first film that made me regret being alone at night was The Lord of the Rings.” Surprised, Colbert joked, “I watch The Lord of the Rings before bed!” Pugh quipped back, “That’s where you’re strange.” Laughing, she explained, “It’s their faces. All those Orcs’ faces look like they really need some lotion.” When asked if that was what scared her the most, she confirmed and added humorously, “Yeah. I was thinking, ‘Oh darling, you’re going to get wrinkles.'” Colbert chuckled and inquired if that was indeed what frightened her the most, and she agreed with a laugh.

As a passionate movie enthusiast, I must say that the brief clip sparked quite a reaction among fans, especially concerning Ari Aster’s chilling masterpiece, Midsommar. One viewer confessed that the film left them with a lingering sense of dread, even going as far as to label it “nightmare-inducing.” Another shared their apprehension about revisiting the movie in its entirety due to its intensity.

Interestingly, many viewers found the horror of Lord of the Rings to be tame in comparison. However, some echoed Florence Pugh’s sentiments regarding the orcs’ terrifying appearances. One comment read, “She’s spot on! The first glimpse of those orcs was a genuine jump scare!” Another online spectator agreed with her assessment because they believed the film delved into themes of violence and darkness that could be unsettling for younger audiences.

In four months, you can catch Florence Pugh in the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s movie titled “Thunderbolts”. At the 2024 San Diego Comic-Con, she hinted at a massive stunt for the film, casually saying to Variety, “Jumping off the second tallest building in the world. Bye!”. In the movie, Pugh’s character Yelena Belova will take on a significant role, leading an unconventional team consisting of Bucky Barnes/Winter Soldier (Sebastian Stan), Alexei Shostakov/Red Guardian (David Harbour), John Walker/U.S. Agent (Wyatt Russell), Ava Starr/Ghost Powers (Hannah John-Kamen), Bob Powers/Sentry (Lewis Pullman) and Valentina Allegra de Fontaine Powers (Julia Louis-Dreyfus). Pugh previously suggested that the team in “Thunderbolts” might not get along ideally, so fans can anticipate Yelena’s leadership and a good dose of humor as the antiheroes navigate their intricate journey. With this motley crew assembled, expect plenty of action, mischief, and fun in “Thunderbolts”.

Thunderbolts* will hit theaters on May 2, 2025.

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2025-01-20 18:46