Belladonna is the main antagonist of the third book in the Goosebumps Hall of Horrors series, The Five Masks of Dr. Screem.
History[]
She was thought to be a protagonist, because she sought Monica's help to defeat Dr. Screem, but Screem reveals that Belladonna was the true villain.
General information[]
Personality[]
Belladonna first came as a desperate, innocent woman who needed help. But later on, she was revealed to be vile.
Physical appearance[]
Belladonna was a pretty, young woman (possibly in her 30's) with straight black hair, round dark eyes, high cheekbones, and a warm smile. She wore a soft and flowy black dress that fell to her ankles like a nightgown.
Other Appearances[]
- Belladonna is referenced in the Goosebumps story arc Horrors of the Witch House when Clarissa tags her on what appears to be the social media equivalent of Twitter for witches. Clarissa apparently considers Belladonna as part of her coven alongside Aunt Dahlia and Mrs. Forster.
Trivia[]
- Belladonna's reveal may be similar to Ghost Beach when the kids thought that Harrison Sadler was a ghost, but the real ghosts were Sam, Louisa, and Nat.
- The name Belladonna has two most well-known meanings, both of which seem to apply for the character's traits. The first is in its Italian origin which translates to "beautiful woman" a trait of which seems to apply for the character's appearance. The second is in its use for the plant Atropa belladonna, a plant known otherwise as "deadly nightshade" and known as one of the most toxic plants around, thereby connecting towards the reveal of the character's true intentions.