List of horror film villains Horror films often make use of villains as primary antagonists. Some such characters have become iconic in their own right due to their roles in film.

Oct 24, 2025 · Ahead of Halloween, Entertainment Weekly is counting down the 25 best horror movie villains of all time, from Pinhead to Pennywise.

Oct 31, 2022 · Not all horror villains are created equal. We break down the 31 most terrifying and enduring horror movie icons, from Dracula to Jack Torrance to Michael Myers.

Jul 9, 2024 · We look back at the most haunting and compelling serial killers, monsters, and supernatural whatevers from our fave horror movies.

Jul 11, 2023 · There are so many great horror villains and scary characters in movie, television and popular culture. Tomorrow is Halloween and I’m making a list with my 50 favorite horror …

Oct 25, 2023 · The 40 greatest horror movie villains of all time, ranked From classic fiends like Dracula and the Mummy to modern maniacs like Chucky and Ghostface, we count down the …

Oct 27, 2025 · Their influence, from the yearly Halloween costume parade to the cold sweat of sleepless nights, earns them their place here in our run-down of the best horror movie villains …

Oct 17, 2025 · Freddy Krueger, Chucky, and Ghostface aren’t just scary — they’ve inspired lyrics, Halloween costumes, and memes for decades. The list includes both classic slashers and …

Oct 24, 2025 · Horror-film villains become nightmare fuel for kids for decades. Some villains like Freddy, Jason, and Ghostface have multiple films to get under your skin. Others, like Annie …

These classic horror movies have gifted the screen with some of the greatest cinematic villains ever.