You will love these guys until they try to kill you. Here are the most iconic villains from horror movies. Take your seat and enjoy!
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15. The Xenomorph
The Xenomorph is a nightmare fueled with acid blood that tries to kill anything in its way. It has a high level of predatory intelligence that makes it a relentless predator. | © 20th Century Fox
14. Pinhead
Unlike other villains, Pinhead's actions are motivated by pain, pleasure, and transcendence. But his calmness and philosophical demeanor significantly contrast with his brutal appearance and terrifying actions. | © Hulu
13. The Invisible Man
The Invisible Man is a villain with the unique quirk of the ability to terrorize people without being seen. Fueled by betrayal, he invades personal spaces and invokes a sense of paranoia and vulnerability. A certified creep. | © Universal Pictures
12. Carrie White
Carrie White is a horror villain whose aggression stems from being chronically bullied. Her telekinesis helps her take revenge in catastrophic ways, making her former tormentors her victims. | © Sony Pictures Releasing
11. Candyman
Candyman is different from typical horror icons from the 90s like Jason or Freddy. He's an interesting and deep villains, but most don't know how badass he is. For some reason he didn't have much staying power. | © TriStar Pictures
10. Jigsaw
Jigsaw doesn't rely on brute force per se, but instead forces his victims to do harm to themselves. A great villain, but the motivation behind his crimes (I was diagnosed with cancer so now you have to treasure your life more) is unconvincing, even for Hollywood. | © Lionsgate Films
9. Godzilla
Godzilla is surely the most dangerous villain in the ranking, which is fitting for a character inspired by the nuclear bomb. Oh, and make sure to watch Godzilla Minus One (terrible name, great movie). | © Warner Bros. Pictures
8. Ghostface
Everyone knows that mask. Ghostface has one of the most iconic looks in horror, and for that along he deserves our respect. | © MTV Production Development
7. Pennywise
By representing fears in an understandable yet ever-shifting form, Pennywise becomes a timeless symbol of horror’s power to evoke genuine terror. He preys on the victim and manifests various childhood fears tied to the deepest anxieties of the children he terrorizes. But avoid the books unless you're ready for a completely unhinged section that didn't make it film... | © Warner Bros.
6. Chucky
If you imagine an ideal slasher killer, you would probably go for Chucky. Chucky is unapologetically crass, and justifies murder by targeting horrible people. What a nasty but ingenious idea for a horror villain. | © Universal Content Productions
5. Hannibal Lecter
Hannibal Lecter is one of the smartest villains in horror, and he makes movies worth their money. To be fair, that might also be thanks to the phenomenal work of Anthony Hopkins. | © Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
4. Dracula
Dracula has been an iconic horror villain since Bram Stoker's 19th Century classic. And rather than being as openly brutal as others on the list, his greatest ability is to seduce. He is always presented as a magnetic, wealthy, and ageless nobleman. Who could resist? | © Hartswood Films
3. Jason Voorhees
Jason Voorhees is a tragic killer renowned as one of the most efficient murderers in horror. He doesn't talk and has no one-liners, but he can kill with the best of them. | © New Line Cinema
2. Freddy Krueger
Freddy Krueger is one of the most iconic modern horror villains, with the distinctive ability to haunt the dreams of his victims. The concept is absolutely fantastic. A well-deserved second place. | © New Line Cinema
1. Michael Myers
Michael Myers is a nearly invincible fighter who feels no fear, pain, or remorse. He forces victims to "fight or flight" but ultimately it's meaningless. He's always going to win. | © Sony Pictures
You will love these guys until they try to kill you. Here are the most iconic villains from horror movies. Take your seat and enjoy!
