Tim Curry Terrorized My Childhood
Yes, I do have a terrible memory from when I was a kid of having my ears pulled out and mocked (almost as the lovable baby elephant in Dumbo does) by an older boy at a playground. But, my most terrifying childhood thoughts — which may have scarred me far worse — are carved by the hands of one Timothy James “Tim” Curry.
My first memory of Mr. Curry’s work was, of course, probably his most scary turn ever as the Lord of Darkness himself in the film “Legend.” Not sure who thought it was a good idea to let a kid of my age watch this fiery red-skinned, barrel-chested, thick black-horned beast with a voice (so deep it was… hellish) that bellows forth from behind his fanged white teeth. You can be sure I didn’t sleep well that night.
From the devilish Darkness to devilish charm, the next time I saw Tim Curry was in the movie “Clue.” He was harmless enough as Wadsworth, but knowing he played such a heinous character before, I was more suspicious than anyone already thinking “the butler did it.” His eyes and mouth dripped with smarm. I…
