Slashers are such a fun subgenre of horror. They're basically whodunnits with a high body count and some spooky costumes. They can be grounded or supernatural, but no matter what lane they take, they're always fun to watch. When it comes to creating iconic villains, the slasher genre might stand above the rest, with so many killers that stand out. Today, I want to go over some of my favorite slasher villains of all time and talk about what makes them great. Let's dive in. 1. Michael Myers ('Halloween')Just his image of the white mask is sort of indicative of the genre. And the fact that they keep making movies about him is also kind of poetic. Michael Myers is the embodiment of pure, unadulterated evil. His silent, relentless pursuit of his victims, coupled with his hauntingly blank white mask, established the template for the modern slasher. He's a cold and ruthless killer who always seems able to come back for more. 2. Freddy Krueger ('A Nightmare on Elm Street')Freddy could've easily been number one, but in the end, I went with the slightly more grounded option. Freddy Krueger has got the iconic razor-sharp glove, scarred visage, and twisted sense of humor. And he attacks us where we feel safe, in our dreams. Freddy Krueger's ability to manipulate reality within the dream world makes him a uniquely terrifying and endlessly creative killer. And it keeps the movies he's in fresh, since there are so many different kinds of worlds to...
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