Real-Life Boogeymen Actors Who Were Just as Scary Off-Camera

Peter Lorre had a gentle personality, but his life was filled with hardships. His early experiences escaping the Nazis gave him a hunted appearance that suited his roles. Despite his ability to deliver brilliant dark humor, he was nervous due to his fear of being “trapped” by fame. Because of his paranoia, Lorre became a character that was both terrifying and relatable.