First Appearance: Ice Cream Man (1995)
Portrayed by: Clint Howard
Kill Count: 8+ (confirmed on-screen)
Tier: Third Class
Who Is the Ice Cream Man?
Gregory Tudor, better known as the Ice Cream Man, is a mentally unstable killer who hides behind the smiling façade of a small-town ice cream vendor. But his treats don’t just come with sprinkles — they come with eyeballs, body parts, and madness. Scarred by trauma, institutionalization, and twisted nostalgia, Gregory believes he’s doing the Lord’s work by serving his special “ingredients” to the town.
What makes him frightening isn’t just his gruesome hobby — it’s his childlike innocence combined with deadly psychosis. He’s not evil for the sake of it. He genuinely thinks he’s spreading happiness… through murder and mutilation.
Ice Cream Man (1995)
In this bizarre horror-comedy, Gregory Tudor inherits his old neighborhood ice cream truck after his favorite vendor is gunned down in front of him as a child. Raised in a mental asylum known as the “Wishing Well Sanatorium,” Gregory is released into the community and quickly resumes business — only now, he’s serving human body parts as toppings.
Kids begin disappearing, cones are filled with fingers and teeth, and the local authorities — hilariously inept — are always one step behind. The only people who suspect something are a group of children known as the “Rocketeers,” who go full Goonies to try and expose the town’s coldest killer.
Clint Howard plays Gregory with unsettling glee — alternating between dead-eyed stares and gleeful sing-song delivery. His voice never rises. His tone never shifts. He’s like Mr. Rogers with a hacksaw, and that makes him even more disturbing.
Personality & Traits
- Innocent Sadist: Gregory believes he’s helping people. He doesn’t understand why they scream.
- Ice Cream Obsession: Kills in and around his truck, often incorporating his “flavors of the day” into the murders.
- Man-Child Mindset: Dresses neat, speaks softly, and talks like a children’s TV host — while holding heads in freezers.
- Weapon of Choice: Cleavers, scoops, drills, syringes — anything cold, sharp, or sweet.
Legacy & Trivia
- Cult Status: Became a VHS rental staple in the ‘90s and a midnight-movie favorite.
- Clint Howard’s Signature Role: Though often a character actor, this film made him a cult horror icon.
- “Special Ingredients”: Body parts in sundaes, heads in freezers, and kids in cones. It’s all in a day’s work.
- Sequels & Rumors: A Return of the Ice Cream Man sequel was teased but never fully developed — though interest resurged in the indie horror community.
- Behind the Scenes: Much of the movie was shot guerilla-style, with practical effects and surreal humor blending awkwardly — and memorably — with gore.
Other Appearances
- While not featured in mainstream games, Gregory Tudor has been referenced in indie horror lists and fan mods due to his uniquely absurd presence.
- Custom figures, VHS re-releases, and poster art continue to build his cult following.
League Placement
Third Class
He’s got a scoop for everyone… even if it’s your brain.
The Ice Cream Man always rings twice — once for your order, once for your soul.