Perlman’s assertive character Frank Brodie does whatever it takes so his companions can escape. He and several other characters are stranded on an island with genetically modified baboons. In the obscure 1999 horror-actioner Primal Force, Perlman takes on a heroic role without having to hide his face behind makeup and prosthetics. Suffice it so say, there aren’t a lot of horror movies about killer primates. In recent years, though, some people have come to appreciate the movie’s campiness as well as Perlman’s charismatic performance.

Filming Resurrection wasn’t exactly easy for the actor either he nearly drowned in one scene. He butts heads with everyone, including Ripley in that famous basketball scene that he apparently almost ruined. In the third sequel of the popular sci-fi/horror franchise, Perlman plays the most loathsome Betty crewmember, Ron Johner. Sigourney Weaver and Winona Ryder are the leads in Alien Resurrection, but Perlman is a scene-stealer. As for Perlman, he plays a goatman called the Sayer of the Law. The movie has found its admirers after all these years. However, not everyone feels this adaptation was a total disaster. Everything seemed to fall apart after Richard Stanley’s departure and all the subsequent conflicts on set. And based on the stories told in the frank documentary Lost Soul, they might be right. Moreau to be the most chaotic film shoot ever. Critics have championed Cronos since the beginning, and today it’s considered to be one of the most unique vampire movies. Meanwhile, Perlman plays Ángel de la Guardia, the violent nephew of a dying businessman who wants the scarab for himself.

The object restores the character’s youth at a cost he now craves blood. del Toro’s debut feature follows what happens when an alchemist’s device, a mystical scarab, is rediscovered by an antique dealer. So, in anticipation of This Game’s Called Murder ’s release in theaters and on VOD on December 3, 2021, via Cranked Up Films, we look back at ten of the most memorable horror movies starring the one and only Ron Perlman.ĭon’t forget! You can also participate in Bloody Disgusting’s Twitter Watch Party of the film this Friday.Įarly into his film career, Perlman was cast in Guillermo del Toro’s Cronos. Not every actor can play either the hero or the villain with the same amount of ease and talent. He’s accumulated handfuls of them over the last forty years.Īlthough Perlman has appeared in just about every category of film and television, the veteran actor feels undeniably at home in horror. And more likely than not, you’re remembering Perlman from a genre movie.

As soon as his face appears on screen, you immediately recall where you’ve seen him before.

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