Sci-fi and action legend Arnold Schwarzenegger doesn't do horror often, but when he does, it usually turns out to be a memorable movie. That's arguably true of most of Schwarzenegger's projects, as good or bad, they're at least rarely boring. The Austrian Oak has had quite the varied career, starring in shoot-em-ups, wacky comedies, holiday fantasies, deadly serious dramas, cerebral sci-fi mind-benders, and more. That's all despite the constant criticism he's always gotten for having a limited acting range.
While it's doubtful even Schwarzenegger himself would claim he's Daniel Day Lewis in front of a camera, the man's personality and charisma is highly infectious, and he's also very good when given specific tasks, such as portraying a focused villain or intimidating hero. Sadly, Schwarzenegger has yet to play a full-on horror villain, which he would probably take to well, although over the course of his career he's seemed understandably reluctant to risk hurting his established image as a blockbuster hero.
Schwarzenegger hasn't made a ton of stops into horror, but on the few occasions he has, the former Governator has shown why he should really give the genre a spin more often. Here's a look at the times Schwarzenegger has dared to get horrific, on both the big and small screens.
Arnold Schwarzenegger's Horror Roles: Movies & TV
Arnold Schwarzenegger's first brush with horror came in Predator, another deft blending of sci-fi, action, and horror, with Schwarzenegger's Dutch going one-on-one with the galaxy's ultimate hunter.
In 1990, Schwarzenegger tried his hand at directing, helming an episode of beloved HBO anthology series Maggie gave Schwarzenegger an opportunity to show off his dramatic chops, as a father caring for his zombie-infected daughter (Abigail Breslin). To his credit, Schwarzenegger's performance earned lots of praise.
