Character Biogs.

Jack Nicholson.



Jack Torrance.

"Mr Grady. You were the caretaker here, I recognize you. I saw your picture in the newspapers. You, uh, chopped your wife and daughters up into little bits. And then you blew your brains out."

Played By: Jack Nicholson.
Film: The Shining.

Why He's My Favorite Character: Jack Nicholson is one of the most incredible actors that I have ever seen. "The Shining" plays a big part in my love for this actor, this film could well be in my opinion the greatest horror movie ever made. It's chilling, visually stunning and features some excellent acting. Jack's acting is brilliant, and completely believable. His character is pathetic at times and intimidating at others. Over the course of the film you can see him descending into madness and he produces an unforgettable acting display.

Finest Hour. Of course Nicholson's finest hour in my opinion is when he is chasing his wife with the fire axe throughout the hotel in search for her, the acting in this specific scene is fantastic, definitely Nicholson at his best.


Jim Carey.

Fletcher Reed.

"Here goes; I sped, I followed too closely, I ran a stop sign, I almost hit a Chevy, I sped some more, I failed to yield at a crosswalk, I changed lanes at the intersection, I changed lanes without signalling while running a red light and speeding!"

Played By: Jim Carey.
Film: Liar, Liar.

Why He's My Favourite Character: Jim Carey's sense of humor is one that can instantly capture people's attention, the greatest movies that he has been in are in fact due to his quirky, hilarious style of humor and he is in my opinion, what makes his movies simply fantastic. The quality's that he portrays in his films such as, Ace Ventura, Me, Myself And Irene and The Grinch are some of Jim Carey's most known films and finest work and personally my favorite.

Finest Hour: Liar, Liar, when Fletcher has won a case, he then creases up a bit of paper and yells "A Goose!"

Jim Carey's Finest Hour... In My Opinion.

Mia Wasikowska.

Alice Kingsley.

"I'm afraid so, you're entirely bonkers but I'll tell you a secret, all the best people are."

Played By: Mia Wasikowska.
Film: Alice In Wonderland.

Why She Is My Main Character: I have chosen her to play Alice because she is adventurous, mischievous and although appears innocent, she is not so much. She is passionate about acting and whilst doing so, nothing else matters. Her character in Alice in Wonderland is charming, well spoken and at times, amusing.

Finest Hour: Mia's finest hour is when she is slaying the Jabberwocky, before the Mad Hatter does the Futterwacken in Alice in Wonderland.

John Cusack.



Mike Enslin.

"Just give me the key! Listen, I stayed at the Bixby house. I brushed my goddamn teeth right next to the tub where Sir David Smith drowned his whole family, and I stopped being afraid of vampires when I was 12. Do you know why I can stay in your spooky old room, Mr. Olin? Because I know that ghoulies and ghosties and long legged beasties don't exist. And even if they did, there's no god to protect us from them, now is there?"

Played By: John Cusack.
Film: 1408.

Why He Is My Favorite Character: No matter the material, John Cusack always manages to completely dissolve into character. He does it again this time as a tormented writer whose cynical view of the super natural is put to the ultimate test. Cusack has to spend most of the film trapped in a hotel room alone but he handles the job so well there's not a moment when you don't understand what he's going through, even with limited dialogue. He plays a fantastic role in this movie and displays such a believable, tormented character.

Finest Hour: Cusack climbing out of his haunted, freakish hotel room and walking a long the ledge to try and find a room and slips, is definitely his best. The chilling terror you feel as he slips and almost falls is brilliantly portrayed by Cusack's fine acting.