10 of The Most Iconic Movie Props
Trying to pick out 10 of the most iconic movie props in terms of fan favorites is a little challenging. Many said props were responsible for changing how people looked at films since they were presented in ways that caught the eye and stimulated the imagination. Plus, you should see what they go for at auction sometimes.
Freddy’s Glove-A Nightmare on Elm Street
Watching Robert Englund flash these deadly finger knives was bad enough, but the mere look of them suggests danger. While the glove has been mass-marketed for fans, the original design is still one of the best-known horror props ever.
The Briefcase-Pulp Fiction
This feels more like a niche item, considering that Tarantino fans are bound to recognize it. But otherwise, it could be another innocuous briefcase until it’s opened. Still, once that golden glow is seen, many people would quickly recognize it.
Indiana Jones Hat and Whip-Indiana Jones
You can hear the familiar music when thinking about the battered fedora and the classic bullwhip. The image of Indy retrieving his familiar hat and whip before a stone door closes is a fond memory for many fans since it clarifies these items’ importance.
The Necronomicon-Evil Dead
It’s ugly, plain and simple. A book made with human skin and penned in blood isn’t bound to be a handsome-looking tome, but this creative and disgusting thing has been part of movie history for decades now. Sure, the appearance has changed a bit since it was first introduced, but its overall purpose has stayed the same.
The Leg Lamp-A Christmas Story
Some people have grown out of this movie, but the term “Fra-jee-lay” is still enough to get plenty of people laughing. It’s also time to bust a gut when the old man looks at the lamp with such evident pride, much to the chagrin of his wife. It never gets old.
Wilson-Castaway
This prop makes people wonder what they might do if stranded on a deserted island in the middle of the ocean. Would your mind snap? Or would you find a way to keep things together, even if that meant using an inanimate object to keep what’s left of your sanity?
The Red Balloon-It
Until It became a miniseries and then, years later, a movie, red balloons weren’t that terrifying. Clowns have their own reputation, but nowadays, when one sees a red balloon, especially if they’ve seen this movie, they might feel a mild shudder run down their spine.
Ruby Slippers-The Wizard of Oz
As one of the movies that’s endured for decades and has remained popular, The Wizard of Oz is one that many people love. The slippers that protected Dorothy and transported her home are iconic in a way that speaks to many people. Not only that but they were valued at $3.5 million at one point.
The DeLorean-Back to the Future
In the 1980s, this car struggled to find its place in the automotive industry. Even after its appearance in Back to the Future, sales weren’t through the roof, but thanks to nostalgia, people still have fond memories of it.
The Lament Configuration-Hellraiser
It’s tough to see toys as menacing sometimes, but this puzzle box looks dangerous no matter how it’s presented. Depending on the information you read, this intricate puzzle can summon the Cenobites, pain-loving demons, or angels. It is enough to send a thrill down the spine of many horror fans.
