Marvel's Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness is considered the Marvel Cinematic Universe's first horror film by many fans. Sam Raimi is known for his work in horror movies, and his work is clearly shown throughout Doctor Strange's second film. Whether it be the creative visuals or the references to his past titles, Raimi fans were quick to pick up on the director's horror influence.
Most scenes in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness were delightfully scary in a way that still fit within the MCU, which can be credited to Sam Raimi and the talented production team behind the film. With so many scary and shocking scenes, the most terrifying moments stand out.
10 The Battle With Gargantos Ended With A Gruesome Sight
Doctor Strange's first battle in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness was with an enormous creature named Gargantos, whose emotions were conveyed through its one giant eye. In order to win the battle, Strange sent a streetlight into Gargantos's eye, splitting it down the middle.
The stabbed eye is a gory sight, but Strange took it one step further and pulled Gargantos's entire eyeball out. The scene works as a scary warning to viewers, cautioning them that this isn't like any other MCU movie that they've seen before. It still manages to be a scary scene, even though its relatively bloodless.
9 Wanda's Broken Body As She Broke Out Of The Mirror Dimension Was Terrifying
After breaking through Kamar Taj's defenses, Wanda gets trapped in a mirror dimension thanks to Doctor Strange. She quickly figures out a way around it, though, and learns that she can escape through reflections.
Before America Chavez or Strange can do anything, Wanda breaks out of the mirror dimension through a gong. In the process, however, her body is broken and cut. Once she's fully outside the dimension, she snaps back into place. Nevertheless, viewers won't be forgetting the state and shape of the Scarlet Witch in this scene any time soon.
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Sara Made A Deadly Sacrifice
In an attempt to stop Wanda from dreamwalking through the multiverse, Sara took a chance and stabbed the Darkhold. Unfortunately, she paid the price for it. Sara's body turned into smoldering stone, and she cried a single tear before submerging.
There have been many deaths in the MCU, some more gruesome than others, but Sara's shocked audiences to their core. While Sara was not a main character in Multiverse of Madness, her sacrifice represented the whole of Kamar Taj. It wasn't a jump scare, but this scene provided viewers with the fear that no one is safe, and watching Sara being burnt to death was certainly brutal.
7 Wanda Murdered The Illuminati In Horrifying Ways
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness introduced viewers to five new characters Some were versions of characters who had already been seen in the MCU. The group, known as the Illuminati, consisted of Captain Carter, Reed Richards, Black Bolt, Captain Marvel, and Mordo.
In an attempt to reach America Chavez, Wanda broke into the Illuminati headquarters and faced off against them. One by one, Wanda savagely murdered the Illuminati members, leaving viewers stunned at her brutality. The death of Black Bolt, who detonated his brain after Wanda erased his mouth, hit audiences especially hard.
6 Wanda Scared Audiences When She Broke The Fourth Wall
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Towards the middle of Multiverse of Madness, Wanda dreamwalks into the body of her alternate self. The scene then cuts to alternate Wanda's experience as her body is taken over, and the sequence is unnerving.
The surrounding area begins to become undone, showing an ocean in a cup and plates falling sideways against a wall. By the end of this, Earth-616 Wanda had taken over and looks directly at the audience before moving on. No other MCU movie has broken the fourth wall like this before. The scene made viewers nervous as it showed that this isn't a typical MCU film.
5 Wong Falling Off The Mountain Frightened Viewers
After Doctor Strange and America are transported into several universes, Wanda takes Wong hostage and takes him to the Darkhold's temple in the mountains. Wong then tries to reason with Wanda, but fails and is thrown off the side of the mountain.
Viewers were able to see Wong's attempt to stop himself from falling. He threw his blade to the top of the mountain, but it bounced off the rocks and he continued to fall. Wong later returned and was revealed to have survived, but his failed attempt to catch himself had left viewers fearing that he was dead.
4 Wanda's Attack On Kamar Taj Showcased Her Power
The beginning of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness revealed Wanda as the villain, shocking many fans who'd predicted her villainy but had theorized that it would come later on in the film. Wanda's unrestrained attack on Kamar Taj, where she murdered hundreds of students and masters, was brutal.
Wanda's calculating look as she tried to get past the shields around Kamar Taj left a sense of unease in viewers. Audience's fear was heightened when she whispered "run" into one of the student's ears. The fight scene definitely proved that Wanda is one of the scariest villains an MCU hero has had to face.
3 Wanda Murdering Professor X Showed A Terrifying Version Of Her
Fans of Marvel Comics were overjoyed to see Professor X appear in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, but his appearance was short-lived. As Wanda continued making her way to America, Professor X became the last defense and entered her mind.
There, Professor X saw the alternate Wanda, trapped. Before he could help her, a version of the Scarlet Witch appeared and snapped his neck. His death was terrifying and far darker than past MCU movies, but fans focused more on the monstrous appearance of the Scarlet Witch.
2 Wanda Chasing America Chavez Through Illuminati Headquarters Was Classic Horror
While there were many scenes reminiscent of past Sam Raimi films, Wanda chasing America, Stephen, and Christine seemed to be straight out of a horror movie. Wanda, limp from stepping on glass, had oil all over her face. To many fans, this made her seem like a live-action zombie, feeding into the horror aspect of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.
During the chase, Strange traps Wanda behind a door and proceeds to wait to see if she can break through. Viewers were left so tense from the anticipated jump scare that many wanted to tell Strange to move away from the door and continue running. Soon after, viewers were scared with a sudden appearance of Wanda.
1 Sinister Strange's Death Was Darker Than Audiences Anticipated
Many fans of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness remember the musical fight scene between Doctor Strange and Sinister Strange, but the ending to that fight is much more vividly recalled. During the battle with Sinister Strange, Doctor Strange is able to send a single music note to create a musical blast that knocks his opponent out of a window.
Sinister Strange lands on the gate outside his sanctum, impaled. This adds another dark death to the movie's tally. Earth-838 Christine, who had accompanied Doctor Strange, goes to inspect the dead sorcerer, only to see his third eye open.