Your most terrifying childhood memories of Who

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Demolished Man

09-10-2013

Originally Posted by cat666:
“The Autons from Spearhead from Space used to, and still do, creep me out.”

I had nightmares about the Auton policeman from Terror of the Autons after the first time I saw it. The way he falls down that HUGE hill and then... just gets up again really freaked me out.

Ahem... this was 1993 and I would have been 19 at the time...

Miah

09-10-2013

Originally Posted by Mulett:
“To be honest, I'd probably have to add the 'Tom Baker opening credits' to the list too. That used to scare the crap out of me before the episode had even begun (the time tunnel credits, obviously).”

Oh, thank goodness! I am not alone!!!

This, and anything with Daleks in it. I was a traumatised child.

Miah

09-10-2013

Originally Posted by CoalHillJanitor:
“Tom Baker.

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And this as well!

Couldn't wait for Davison to turn up!

Nimonic Seed

09-10-2013

Originally Posted by Mulett:
“The most wonderful thing about City of Death is that when I watched it, aged about 9, it scared me witless - the 'face reveal' in particular.

But watching it on DVD now I'm an old git, I must say, its absolute comedy genius. Not just the John Cleese but, but all of it.”

That is so true Mulett - exactly my sentiments when I re-watched it for the first time as an adult.

Nimonic Seed

09-10-2013

Originally Posted by Pull2Open:
“Ah yes, Wanda Ventham with those painted on BIG eyes...that was a scary moment for me too!”

Highly nobbable too though.

adams66

09-10-2013

Originally Posted by Demolished Man:
“I had nightmares about the Auton policeman from Terror of the Autons after the first time I saw it. The way he falls down that HUGE hill and then... just gets up again really freaked me out.

Ahem... this was 1993 and I would have been 19 at the time...”

The stuntman was only supposed to fall a short way and then get up, but he tumbled much further, much more dramatically than planned, and he still got up again!! That's why it's such an impressive and scary sequence - that Auton really does seem indestructible.

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