Teen horror movies teem with angsty, misunderstood characters whose high school traumas are made worse by the evil forces brewing around them. Hormones run wild in these features, which usually include older characters who either support or antagonize the youngsters around them. Sometimes, parents (and other adults) just don’t understand.
Over the decades, dozens and dozens of teen horror movie characters have stood out; some have even developed cult followings. From vampire hunters in creature features to adolescent femme fatales to bullied underclassmen, there’s an archetype for everyone. The same applies to the Zodiac: there’s a teen horror movie persona for every sign.
12 Aries: Rachel Wagner In Disturbing Behavior (1998)
Katie Holmes plays the fierce, nose-ring donning teen Rachel Wagner in this classic ’90s sci-fi horror film about a small island in Washington’s Puget Sound where teens are being subjected to mind control experiments.
Like a true Aries, Rachel uses her intellect and physical prowess to rebel against the adults controlling the project in Disturbing Behavior. A fire sign symbolized by the ram, the passionate, resilient Aries maintains endless stamina and knows how to kick some serious butt.
11 Taurus: Kris Waterson From Black Christmas (2019)
Sophia Takal’s remake of Black Christmas centers around a fraternity developing a demented plan to force all the women around them in a misogynistic subservience – or else. Aleyse Shannon plans an outspoken, feminist sorority member who refuses to let these toxic men take over, and her character Kris demonstrates some real Taurean qualities as she wages war against the people who want to subjugate her.
Tauruses are grounded earth signs, more practical and determined than most, that will do whatever it takes to protect their loved ones.
10 Gemini: Gale Weathers From Scream (1996)
Courtney Cox plays opportunistic TV journalist Gail Weathers in Wes Craven’s satirical slasher Scream. A total Gemini, Gail relies on her charm, conversational skills, and sleuthing abilities to get to the bottom of the serial murders unfolding in Woodsboro, California.
Geminis are air signs whose lives revolve around mental processes, and this adaptable, impulsive, and smart Zodiac alignment knows how to talk their way through almost any issue.
9 Cancer: Carrie From Carrie (1976)
Brian De Palma’s adaptation of Steven King’s paranormal novel Carrie stars Sissy Spacek as a hyper-sensitive, bullied teen who develops telekinetic abilities. Carrie’s tenderness proves she’s a Cancer, a loyal and caring water sign that just wants to be loved.
When everyone around Carrie betrays her, even her religiously obsessive mother, she unleashes her pain at her class prom by employing her newfound talents for deadly purposes.
8 Leo: Courtney Shayne From Jawbreaker (1999)
Rose McGowan’s character Courtney Shayne must remain the most popular girl at school in Jawbreaker, and she does whatever it takes to maintain her status after one of her best friends dies on her birthday as the result of a bizarre accident. Courtney’s confidence, sass, and sense of humor make her a Leo through and through.
Leos are fire signs who feel best when they are the center of attention, being worshipped and doted upon by legions of adoring fans.
7 Virgo: Charley Brewster From Fright Night (1985)
No one believes Charley Brewster when he tells his friends and family his new neighbor Jerry is a vampire in Fright Night. The stubborn and quietly critical teen, played by William Ragsdale, uses his critical thinking skills to keep Jerry from murdering everyone in town.
There’s no doubt Charley is a quirky, overanalytical Virgo; these earth signs are known for being hard-working and especially critical of themselves.
6 Libra: Zeke Tyler In The Faculty (1998)
Josh Hartnett’s character Zeke Tyler is a smart but sketchy drug dealer who helps uncover an alien invasion at his high school in Robert Rodriguez’s The Faculty. Like a true Libra, Zeke turns out to be a fair, diplomatic, and very important contributing member to the group that bands together to defeat the extraterrestrial monster turning their town’s inhabitants into zombie-like minions.
Libras strive to maintain balance in their lives; these social and clever types want to make the world a just, equitable place.
5 Scorpio: Jennifer Check In Jennifer’s Body (2009)
Megan Fox is one convincing high school man-eater in Karyn Kusama’s black comedy Jennifer’s Body. After being possessed by a demon, popular cheerleader Jennifer Check starts sacrificing all her male classmates to the Dark Lord himself.
If any sign is going to get wrapped up in Satanic panic, it’s Scorpio; these intense water signs are known for being insanely jealous, sexy, and endlessly curious.
4 Sagitarrius: Edgar Frog From The Lost Boys (1987)
Corey Feldman’s vampire-hunting character Edgar Frog from The Lost Boys is definitely a Sagittarius. Along with his brother Alan, Edgar tries to save Santa Carla, California from a night-hunting vampire gang.
Restless, optimistic, and hilarious, Sagittariuses are fire signs who rarely say no to any chance to embark upon an adventure.
3 Capricorn: Julie Wells In One Dark Night (1983)
Meg Tilley’s character Julie Wells is forced to spend a night in a haunted mausoleum as part of a twisted initiation rite at her new high school in One Dark Night, an underrated supernatural horror film. Julie discovers a reanimated man with telekinetic abilities in a crypt, but the poor girl uses relies on her practicality to stay one step ahead of the specter.
Like a true Capricorn, known as grounded earth signs, Julie’s reasonable, rational, and hard-working nature is ultimately what saves her.
2 Aquarius: Alex Browning From Final Destination (2000)
Devon Sawa’s character Alex Browning cheats Death at the beginning of Final Destination, only to have the proverbial Grim Reaper hunt him and his friends down for cheating their fate. Alex’s preternatural ability to anticipate Death’s next move demonstrates his Aquarian nature.
Independent air signs, Aquariuses are considered the vanguards of the Zodiac, always scheming, experimenting, and fixing their sight on anything new or different.
1 Pisces: Dr. Samuel Loomis From Halloween (1978)
Donald Pleasance plays Michael Myers’ psychiatrist, Dr. Samuel Loomis, in the original run of Halloween movies. Dr. Loomis is a sensitive, intelligent man who just wants to bring Myers’ reign of terror to an end.
Trying to stop Michael Myers is no easy task, but Dr. Loomis is full of Pisces energy. These water signs are known for being creative, compassionate, and intuitive – all the qualities needed to hunt down a demented serial killer.
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