What makes computer game characters scary?

I am taking part in an art project concerning developing concepts for new characters/enemies for horror games.I am looking for specific features of a character that make it 'scary' ? So, in your personal opinion what makes game characters/enemies scary? Any examples of characters would also be good



Thanks in advanceWhat makes computer game characters scary?Well what computer games do is come out with something new and horrific to scream at, so try making something thats really scary and gory.What makes computer game characters scary?
Thats a very open ended question, Just like "real life" there are many elements in a computer game that can make somthing scary. I.E "creepy" "horror" etc.What makes computer game characters scary?go rent the game f.e.a.r and play it at 2 in the morning in the dark and you will know scaryWhat makes computer game characters scary?
For me, the features of a scary character are almost entirely human but with very slight deformities or with a few inhuman parts--like pyramidhead. Pretty much normal except for the head.What makes computer game characters scary?Scary music plays a big factor in making any scene in a video game scary. Try playing a 'scary' game in silence and you will probably find that you aren't that scared.What makes computer game characters scary?
Actually what makes these characterizations of the Character/enemy *whatever you wish to call it* to me i think it is the "Dark" feature how a character blends in and is not noticeable in a crowd. Like a man with quite a few dark secrets about himself. A dark and shady character is what im talking about such as Red Pyramid *also known as Pyramid Head* from the Silent Hill series of gaming :) other characters i would characterize as "Scary" would be the mutated monster thingy with the long tongue from the game Resident Evil: Outbreak Series and the movie Resident Evil O.o o.O that thing creeps me out. Monsters and other horrific mutations such as the Monsters of the last episode of Berzerk or the monsters from the Series Gantz. The mutations of human nature such as blood thirst and gore-obsessed minds make a creepy person. Look at some of Cannibal Corpse's album covers... creepy sh!t XD sorry bout the long writing thing im probably not helping you but i was bored lol... So ima keep going. The Hell-bound creatures from the movie: HellRaiser is a good example of "Scary", so are zombies and vampires and ghouls and what not. Also, rent the game "Dead Space" and play it at night with no tv or lights on and the volume turned up. The Necromorphs on that game are creepy :P