Let me tell you about Doug Jones. This amazing man is one of the least appreciated actors in our movie-watching society. Why? Because no one knows his name. Hardly any movie viewer has even seen his face. And yet everyone loves his work.
So who is Doug Jones? He’s the self-proclaimed “professional tall, skinny guy”. He has a knack for looking creepy. Think of any horror movie, any at all. He’s the monster.
One of the first movies you may have seen of his is family-favorite Hocus Pocus. In this film, Doug Jones plays Billy Butcherson, Winifred's zombie ex-boyfriend. Jones is able to bring this character back to life, even without uttering a word.
Another beloved monster that Doug Jones plays is from the Hellboy series; Abe Sapien. Abe is a humanoid amphibious man that works for The Bureau for Paranormal Research and Defense. This fishy friend is a recurring character that fans adore.
One of Jones’ newest and most popular monster is none other than the Bye Bye Man from the movie with the same name. This murderous man with an ominous catchphrase - "Don't say it, don't think it; don't think it, don't say it." - has taken over the internet. Horror lovers can’t get enough of this man with an oddly childish name.
As you can see, Doug Jones is more than just his high cheekbones and six-foot-four frame. So next time you’re watching a horror movie this Halloween, take a second to thank the man under the mask for bringing these terrifying classics to life.