There’s nothing more important to a horror movie than its villain, because without one, the film is just teenagers having sex in a cabin. The type of villain sets the tone of the movie, determining whether it’s a blood-soaked slasher or a psychological nail-biter. However, all the best horror movie heavyweights have one thing in common: a magnetic presence impossible to ignore.

The very concept of a long-running horror franchise is based on audiences needing to see more of that villain who captivates their attention, a figure they are both repulsed by and drawn to simultaneously. These horror characters have an intangible quality, an aura, which makes them stars regardless of their evil acts. The horror villains below are dripping with charisma, aura, and most likely, someone else’

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