15 Greatest Ever Horror Movie Villains
1. Freddy Krueger (A Nightmare On Elm Street)
As camp as he is sadistic, Freddy Krueger is the man and the monster that will follow you into your very dreams - meaning nowhere is safe from the knife-fingered maniac.
Disturbing enough that the original man was a child killer, when he was burnt alive by a mob of angry parents he superseded our reality and transformed into a paranormal entity, one that will stop at nothing to continue taking lives. Notable for his burned body, striped sweater, and a fedora (as if neck beards weren't scary enough), Freddy's design has been one that has truly lasted the ages.
Starring in plenty of films across the years, including crossovers and reboots, it seems we've never had quite our fill of the dream-invading demon that lives life on the campy side. Long live Freddy.