All those traits you have, you got from your mom- your horror mom, that is. Moms can come in many forms, and their traits, for better and worse, tend to be passed down to you, the unwilful recipient. Once more, Madame Horror Press and I have teamed up, this time to find what traits you have in common with iconic moms from horror. Consider this your horror horoscope! As people vary greatly, there’s good and evil within us all. As such, you choose which horror mom you claim to be your own. You may not be able to choose who your real mom is, but you do get to decide which traits reign supreme when it comes to your horror mom.
Which is Your Horror Mom According to the Horoscope
AQUARIUS
Rosemary/Minnie Castevet
Minnie Castevet may not be a mother in the traditional sense, but she most certainly served a motherly role in the birth of the antichrist. Your horror mom is giving, clever, and feels a strong sense of duty. On the flip side, this can go wrong if that sense of responsibility is a calling from the devil.
PISCES
Vivien Harmon//Constance Langdon
American Horror Story: Murder House
A Pisces feels her emotions strongly and isn’t afraid to stand up to anyone when the cause is just. However, this same energy can come off as cold or self-centered. When you ponder which applies to you, ask yourself how you would handle your significant other cheating. If you would try to work through it, the giving, empathetic Vivienne is your mom; however, if your instinct is to blow away everyone in the room, hello, Constance Jr.
ARIES
Mother Abigail/Rose the Hat
The Stephen King-dom
Rose the Hat may not be an actual mom, but she certainly plays a motherly role in The One True Knot (her band of mutants). Your horror mom oozes determination and courage, making Mother Abigail a perfect leader in The Stand. Her fiery spirit makes her a great time to be around, even when she’s brutally draining children’s essences like Rose, the Hat did in Doctor Sleep.
TAURUS
Rachel Keller/Anna Morgan
The Ring
Your horror mom’s determination and tenacity make for an excellent journalist and help keep you safe if you ever accidentally watch a cursed videotape. However, that same determination gets scary if your horror mom begins stubbornly believing that her adopted daughter is evil. No, Anna Morgan, the answer is never: “Throw your potentially evil child down the well,” even if she is monstrously scary.
GEMINI
Laurie Strode/Pamela Voorhees
Slasher Queens
Geminis quickly adapt to any situation, giving them a leg up on being the final girl when a masked-wearing psycho comes to town. Alternatively, adaptability can lead to impulsiveness, and the next thing you know, you find out your horror mom has been stalking and killing camp counselors at Camp Crystal Lake. When pondering whom you belong to, ask yourself, are you the villain’s creator or his biggest opponent?
CANCER
Elise Rainier/Granny Boone
The Faces of Lin Shaye
Lin Shaye makes a notable exception on this list, as even when she isn’t acting in a motherly role, nurturing energy, and sensitivity, she brings to every character merit inclusion. Elise Rainier in Insidious provides a perfect snapshot of this Cancerian nature. Her strength, emotion, and intuition command every scene she’s a part of, making her the most memorable character in the franchise. Conversely, Cancers can hold a grudge, which makes characters like Granny Boone from 2001 Maniacs terrifying.
LEO
Ellen Ripley/Xenomorph Queen
Your horror mom has a fierceness and persistence that no matter the odds, she will stop at nothing to protect those that matter to her. On the flip side, she doesn’t mind being the center of the show and treating everyone else in the room like they’re irrelevant.
VIRGO
Beverly Sutphin
This iconic horror mom solely encompasses all it means to be a Virgo. She is dependable and dedicated and happens to destroy anyone threatening what’s important to her. For better and worse, these qualities reside within all of us Virgos, though typically not on this large scale.
LIBRA
Morticia Addams/Mama Firefly
MOTHERS OF DARKNESS
Ever the mediator, your horror mom serves as a balance between those she cares about and leads with ease. Conversely, your horror mom may have a perverse sense of justice, which is unfortunate for you if you’re not one of her children.
SCORPIO
Ellie
Your horror mom is reserved, somewhat dark, and keeps her emotions to herself. She can also be resourceful and relentless, which is unfortunate if she becomes subjected to Deadite possession.
SAGITTARIUS
Karen Lee Barclay/Jennifer Tilly
Ever the visionary, your horror mom will not let circumstances stop her from achieving her goals. However, she can sometimes be short-tempered, blunt, or reckless. When you ponder who you belong to, ask yourself, would you buy or marry the possessed killer doll?
CAPRICORN
Annie Graham
Hereditary
Your horror mom’s dedication and devotion will not stop her from completing any task. Whether building a miniature or seeing her head off with a piano wire, your horror mom sees every mission through to the end. Stop staring at her with that face on your face, and you’ll be okay.
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