There are many memorable ghosts, serial killers, and creatures in horror movies, but these TV characters prove villains can be terrifying on the small screen, too. Although we'll always love Ghostface's humor in the Scream franchise and Michael Myers's eerie white mask in Halloween, there are some equally fantastic evil characters on TV.

Final girls, detectives, and other characters investigating the main threat are all compelling parts of scary stories. But a good villain is just as necessary to move the plot forward.

From new versions of popular horror movie figures to monsters who have signature looks, these villains have a variety of backstories, motives, and storylines. They prove that, whether you're watching a supernatural tale or a costumed killer, you're going to find

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