The 13 Scariest Women in Film

Move over, Freddy and Jason! These characters prove that ladies have what it takes to strike fear in the hearts of audiences (14 Photos)

Donna Kaufman on May 13, 2011 at 1:04PM

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The 13 Scariest Women in Film

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11. The Grand High Witch in 'The Witches' (1990)



Played by Anjelica Huston, The Grand High Witch leads a coven that kidnaps children and turns them into mice. But that's not what's scary about her. What's scary is the moment when she strips off her face and suddenly looks like this.

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