10 Horror Monsters That Became The Star Of The Show

10. Freddy Kruger

There are few more deplorable monsters out there than Freddy Kruger. He is a murderer of children who delights in the suffering and torture of his juvenile victims. And yet audiences love him.

What’s wrong with us?!

Robert Englund brought an irresistible magnetism to the character, which to this day has left audiences spellbound. His energy and screen presence made Freddy an actual character, as opposed to many other slasher monsters, whose mute relentlessness leaves them more akin to forces of nature.

In the first movie, Freddy is far more of a monster, with the emphasis being on his grotesque nature. He is on screen for a mere seven minutes, but in those minutes he stole the show and by the sequel, the emphasis had been shifted firmly onto Freddy.

As the series went on, the heroes became more and more unremarkable and audiences were increasingly routing for the evermore flamboyant Freddy to succeed in his hideous plans. He quickly became a marketable commodity and it wasn’t long before Freddy’s face was plastered on board games, dolls and lunchboxes.

Audiences couldn’t get enough, and they got what they wanted. More Freddy!!!

God, we’re sick.