15 Scariest ghosts from horror movies

Modified Jan 03, 2025 11:09 ET

4) Lady Sharpe (***Crimson Peak*, 2015)**

Crimson Peak (Image via Universal Pictures)

Lady Sharpe is one of the terrifying ghosts haunting Allerdale Hall. Her skeletal frame, blood-red appearance, and decayed features make her unsettling to look at. She doesn’t just appear to scare—she warns Edith about the dark secrets buried in the house. Her movements feel slow and deliberate, almost as if she’s dragging herself from the grave. The scariest moment happens when she emerges from the floor, reaching out with her disfigured hand while her cracked skull glares in the dim light. Doug Jones portrayed Sharpe using practical effects and motion work that make her ghostly presence feel disturbingly real.