“I Was Scared of Him”: Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Iconic Role, Terrified His Son Patrick Schwarzenegger

Arnold Schwarzenegger and his excellence in acting are nothing fans are unfamiliar with. Many of his films turned out to be blockbusters and rocked the box office. His son, Patrick Schwarzenegger, chose to follow his footprints and is now an actor and a model.

Eldest son Patrick Schwarzenegger once revealed that Arnold’s transformation for a certain role scared him. The look was just terrifying to him. 

Arnold Schwarzenegger as Mr.Freeze 

Apart from acting, Arnold Schwarzenegger is well-known for his muscle-bound body. By dominating the bodybuilding world alone, the icon showcased his talent alongside hard work. Arnold is the proud father of five children, four of which are with his ex-wife Maria Shriver.

Patrick Schwarzenegger is the third eldest kid in the house; he has two elder sisters, one younger brother, and one paternal half-brother. Currently pursuing his career in acting and modeling, Patrick has shone off his talent in the field. 

In an interview with Variety, Patrick spoke about his father’s chilling role as a supervillain in the film Batman & Robin. Arnold Schwarzenegger played Mr. Freeze in the movie. His look was so horrifying for three-year-old Patrick that it creeped him out. 

“I think I was scared of him. I was super young. But I have these brief memories of my dad going in and becoming Mr. Freeze,” said Patrick Schwarzenegger. “And him going in as dad and coming out as this big, blue, bald guy.”

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The transformation was spine-chilling, yet a masterpiece. No matter what, Arnold’s appearance intimidated little Patrick back then. 

What about Arnold’s look in The Terminator?

Notably, it wasn’t just Patrick who was left daunted by one of Arnold’s parts in a film. His elder sister Katherine was also scared of Arnold’s look in The Terminator. The bloody makeup all over his face was unnerving for many, including Katherine, who was a baby back then.   

Katherine once shared a picture via Instagram where she opened up about this scenario. 

“Went to opening night of Terminator last night and yes, I cried, but this time it was not out of fear that my dad’s face was going to stay bloody and metal,” she captioned. 

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In the caption, she also mentioned how proud she is of her father. According to her, the movie is beyond just good. Moreover, she even suggested fans and followers to give it a shot.