Horror Movie Characters
Meet horror's most unforgettable killers, monsters, villains and survivors. Explore their stories and discover the movies that made them horror icons.
Horror Characters
Candyman
Candyman is the supernatural figure at the centre of the Candyman series, summoned by repeatedly speaking his name into a mirror. Originally introduced as Daniel Robitaille, his tragic history, hook hand and connection to urban legend made him one of horror cinema's most distinctive supernatural icons.
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Chucky
Chucky is the murderous doll at the centre of the Child's Play series and one of horror cinema's most distinctive killers. Introduced as a Good Guy doll possessed by serial killer Charles Lee Ray, Chucky evolved from supernatural slasher villain into the darkly comic face of a long-running franchise. A reimagined version of the character also appeared in the 2019 Child's Play remake.
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Freddy Krueger
Freddy Krueger is the supernatural dream-stalking killer at the heart of the A Nightmare on Elm Street series. Armed with his bladed glove and able to attack his victims through their dreams, Freddy became one of horror cinema's defining icons and later crossed paths with fellow slasher legend Jason Voorhees.
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Ghostface
Ghostface is the masked killer identity at the centre of the Scream series. Unlike many horror icons, Ghostface is not one individual but a disguise adopted by different killers across the franchise. The distinctive mask, black robe and altered telephone voice have made Ghostface one of modern horror cinema's most recognisable figures.
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Jason Voorhees
Jason Voorhees is the masked killer most closely associated with the Friday the 13th series and one of horror cinema's most recognisable icons. From the woods surrounding Camp Crystal Lake to Manhattan, space and his confrontation with Freddy Krueger, Jason became the enduring face of the franchise.
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John Kramer
John Kramer, better known as Jigsaw, is the central figure behind the deadly games of the Saw series. Rather than killing his victims in the manner of a traditional slasher, Kramer places people into elaborate tests designed around his belief that confronting death can force them to value their lives. His plans, apprentices and legacy continue to shape the franchise long after the events of the original films.
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Leatherface
Leatherface is the chainsaw-wielding killer at the centre of The Texas Chain Saw Massacre series. Known for wearing masks made from human skin and operating as part of a murderous family, Leatherface has appeared across multiple timelines, remakes and reboots since his terrifying debut in the 1974 original.
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Michael Myers
Michael Myers is the masked killer at the heart of the Halloween series and one of horror cinema's most recognisable icons. First appearing in John Carpenter's Halloween, the silent figure known as The Shape has stalked Haddonfield across multiple timelines, sequels and reboots.
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Pinhead
Pinhead is the iconic Cenobite associated with the Hellraiser series, first appearing as the imposing leader of the Cenobites summoned through the mysterious puzzle box. Across sequels, changing continuities and the 2022 reimagining, the character has become the defining face of the Hellraiser franchise and one of horror cinema's most recognisable supernatural figures.
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The Creeper is the ancient winged creature at the centre of the Jeepers Creepers series. Emerging for a feeding period every 23rd spring, the creature hunts humans and consumes body parts it needs to replace its own. Its supernatural abilities, distinctive appearance and relentless pursuit of its victims made The Creeper one of the most recognisable horror monsters of the early 2000s.
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