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 supernatural forces, showing ...

Horror has existed in cinema since the medium was invented in the late 19th century. But horror films as we know them really began in the 1920s. And the genre changed with each subsequent decade. But ...

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 from "Misery" or Jack ...

Horror rises or falls based on the strength and complexity of its villains. Indeed, there are many times when the villain manages to outshine everyone else in the movie. These are the types of ...

2025 is a banner year for horror, in part because of Weapons, Zach Cregger’s creepy film about a group of children who suddenly disappear in a small Pennsylvania town. The film’s antagonist, the ...

'Tis the season to be scary! And it's also the season to watch the best horror movies and celebrate the chaos that ensues, courtesy of their villains. In fact, this week's quiz is all about horror ...

The following article contains discussions of violence and graphic imagery. Discretion is advised. Ever since the horror genre's arrival to cinema, audiences have been treated to countless iconic ...

The Lost Boys is an ’80s classic that would benefit from a legacy sequel (probably ignoring the direct-to-DVD sequels Lost ...

Admittedly, there are also some really excellent ’80s horror movies that don’t feel like they would work today. For instance, Sleepaway Camp, the ending of which would not play at all these days but ...