Chilling Chaney is a reference to the iconic American actor Lon Chaney, also known as 'The Man of a Thousand Faces'. He was famous for his ability to transform himself into a variety of characters through makeup and costume. His most famous roles were in horror films such as The Phantom of the Opera and The Hunchback of Notre Dame. His performances were often described as EERIE and chilling, hence the term 'Chilling Chaney'.