Salma Hayek (“From Dusk Till Dawn”, 1996)
In Robert Rodriguez’s unique blend of vampire horror and road movie, Salma Hayek delivers a captivating performance as the mysterious snake dancer, Santanico Pandemonium. Her seductive routine in a red bikini to Tito & Tarantula’s “After Dark” remains one of the most unforgettable moments in film history.
Hayek exudes an almost supernatural sensuality in this role. Director Quentin Tarantino (who plays the unscrupulous criminal Richard Gecko) perhaps gets the ultimate fan-service moment in film history – the notorious foot fetishist not only gets to admire Hayek’s feet, but even lick them. A scene that is equally disturbing and erotic.
