In most horror movies, we talk about creepy characters, but did you ever think a car could send shivers down your spine? 

 

The Batmobiles

 

Arguably the most memorable and versatile vehicle in television and film history, the batmobile is a staple of American culture. Just ask anyone with a totally blacked out car today, odds are they are drawing inspiration from a Batmobile of their past. While there have been a number of different Batmobiles over the years, few stand out as much as the 1966 version. This George Barris-created Batmobile was a rounded, almost goofy-looking convertible. A stark contrast to the Batmobiles modern fans have come to new and love. 


In more recent years, the Batmobile has taken on a more aggressive disposition. The body looks to be something like an extremely souped-up Lamborguini. With a new Batman on the way in 2022, we can only speculate at this point as to what the latest iteration will look like.

 

The Peterbilt 281 from Duel 

 

In Stephen Spielberg's made-for-TV directorial debut, a vindictive driver of an almost comically large  Peterbilt truck goes after a traveling salesman. This cruel game of cat and mouse unfolds largely on the road with this mammoth truck looming ever-closer at each turn.

 

 

The DMC DeLorean from Back to the Future


The DeLorean was the brainchild of DMC founder, John DeLorean. He fought to start his own motor company during a time when the industry was already saturated with giants like Ford and Chevy. Fighting an uphill battle, DeLorean defied the odds to bring his namesake vehicle into production in 1981. Founded in 1975 and closed in 1982, Delorean only succeeded in making 9,000 working models of his gull-winged passion project. 

 

The Ecto-1 from Ghostbusters

 

The nearly universally recognizable Ecto-1 finds its roots in a 1959 Cadillac Miller-Meteor Futura Duplex. This bizarre pearl white Cadillac is an unusual combination of elements from limos and ambulances. These cars are Frankensteined together, resulting in a long-bodied, goofy looking monstrosity. Despite all common sense, this odd design works perfectly for the Ghostbusters and still has fans of all ages singing "who ya gonna call" everytime they see it.

  

The Drag-U-La from The Munsters

 

The Drag-U-La, along with the Munster Koach, were the two main vehicles featured in The Munsters. Unlike the Koach, the Drag-U-La was a modified coffin, outfitted with organ pipe-style exhaust and a 350-horsepower, 289CI Ford Mustang V-8 engine, with a four-speed stick shift. While most definitely not street legal in the real world, this creative creature was a fan favorite everytime it made an appearance in the show.

 

The Chevy Nova from Death Proof

 

This 2007 Quinten Tarantino directed action thriller starred Kurt Russel as Stuntman Mike.Stuntman Mike is aided in carrying out his evil intentions by his two "death proof" cars: a 1969 Dodge Charger and a 1970 Chevy Nova. Mike uses the indestructible nature of these cars to systematically terrorize his victims. While both of these vehicles are bonafide American muscle icons, the '70 Nova has become a personal favorite to die-hard Tarantino fans throughout the world because of this film.


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