Last updated on: July 26, 2025
You know that feeling when someone walks into a room and the energy shifts?
That’s what Angus Cloud did every time he showed up on screen.
He wasn’t just acting — he was the character. Unfiltered. Real. Like a friend you grew up with. Someone who’s seen things. Someone you trust.
When we lost Angus Cloud in 2023, it didn’t just feel like the end of a rising star’s story. It felt like losing someone we knew. And that’s rare.
So today, I want to walk you through the 7 most powerful Angus Cloud movies (and a TV series we have to count) — not as a critic, but as someone who saw something special in him, just like you did.
Let’s dive into what made him unforgettable.
Who Was Angus Cloud, Really?
If Hollywood had a fairy tale, Angus would be it — only without the glitter.
He wasn’t born into fame. He didn’t train for years in elite acting schools. He was just a kid from Oakland, working at a chicken and waffle joint, when a casting director spotted him on the street. The rest? History. Or, better yet, legend.
But what really struck people — me included — was how genuine he was. He talked like someone you’d meet at a corner store. He moved like someone carrying real stories behind his eyes. You watched him and thought, This guy’s lived some life.
And maybe that’s why he resonated so deeply — especially in a world where so much feels scripted.
1. Abigail (2024)
Okay, this one’s wild.
Abigail is a vampire flick, but not the kind you’re expecting. Think Reservoir Dogs meets Let the Right One In.
A group of lowlifes kidnaps a ballerina — turns out she’s not just a ballerina. She’s a child vampire who absolutely flips the script. And in the middle of it? Angus Cloud, playing Dean — a guy who’s in way over his head.
What I loved here was watching Angus in chaos. Blood, suspense, madness… and yet, there’s Dean, processing everything with those slow, searching eyes.
It was one of his last filmed roles, and honestly? He crushed it. Horror isn’t easy. But Angus brought a weight to it — a “what would a real person actually do right now?” energy. And you felt it.
2. Freaky Tales (TBA)
Now, this one? It’s personal.
Freaky Tales is an upcoming film set in 1987 Oakland — Angus’s hometown. It’s four stories woven together with music, memory, and rebellion. Think Pulp Fiction if it were soundtracked by Too Short and felt like a Bay Area time capsule.
We don’t know everything about Angus’s role yet, but here’s the thing: this is more than just a part. This is home. And for Angus, showing up in a film about Oakland wasn’t just a job — it was a way of giving love back.
I imagine him walking onto that set, feeling the pavement under his feet, smelling the same air he grew up breathing. He probably didn’t even need direction. He was the story.
3. Your Lucky Day (2023)
This one hurts.
Not just because it’s one of his last films, but because it showed us what could’ve been. Angus leads this movie — and man, does he carry it.
Here’s the setup: A corner store, a winning lottery ticket, a violent standoff. It spirals fast.
But Angus, playing Sterling, doesn’t go full-action hero. No. He plays it quiet. Panicked. Human.
You watch his face and see the gears turning — What am I doing? What should I do? That internal storm? That’s what makes it so powerful. And so him.
Critics loved it. Fans loved it. And honestly? I think this was the start of his next chapter — more lead roles, more serious scripts, more space to shine.
4. The Line (2023)
College. Brotherhood. Pressure. Toxic masculinity.
The Line tackles it all — and Angus Cloud plays Mitch, a character trapped in that suffocating culture.
He’s not the loudest guy in the room. He doesn’t have the big speech moment. But his presence? It matters.
There’s one scene where Mitch watches something awful go down, and he just… freezes. You can see the conflict in his eyes. Wanting to act. Wanting to leave. Wanting to belong.
That was Angus’s power: he didn’t need monologues. A look, a breath, a pause — and you knew exactly what his character was feeling.
In a film all about the dangers of silence, he showed us how loud silence can be.
5. North Hollywood (2021)
This one flew under the radar, but it’s a gem.
Set in the LA skate scene, North Hollywood is about chasing dreams while your parents are yelling, your friends are skating, and your future is unsure. It’s all vibes and heart.
Angus shows up here in a small role, but even in that limited screen time, he’s magnetic. You notice him. You remember him.
I always think of this movie as a hint. A quiet signal of what was coming. The swagger, the softness, the side-smile — it was all there. Waiting for the right script to set it free.
6. The Garfield Movie (2024)
You know what’s kind of awesome?
Angus Cloud, this moody, gritty, dramatic actor… voiced a character in The Garfield Movie. Yep — the one with Chris Pratt as Garfield.
And he killed it.
No, it’s not Oscar bait. But that’s the point. It showed range. Humor. Fun. It was him stepping into something mainstream, lighthearted, and totally unexpected.
His voice? Instantly recognizable. That low, chilled-out drawl? Perfect for animation.
And kids hearing him for the first time might not even know who Fezco is — but they’ll still feel him.
That’s legacy.
So, What Did Angus Leave Us With?
He left us honesty. In a world where everyone’s trying to look perfect, Angus Cloud reminded us what it means to be real.
He left us stories. Not just on screen, but off — the story of a kid from Oakland who didn’t chase fame, but found it anyway. Who stayed himself, even when the cameras rolled.
And most of all, he left us feeling something. That’s the best any actor can do.
Final Thoughts
You ever watch someone on screen and think, Damn, I wish I could thank them?
That’s how I feel about Angus Cloud.
He didn’t just make movies. He made moments. Real ones. And even though he’s gone, those moments? They’re still here.
In the eyes of Fez. In the silence of Sterling. In the voice of a cartoon.
So if you haven’t already — go watch him. Go feel him.
Because Angus Cloud didn’t just act.
He lived.
