Hi all!

Today I’m back to rank horror movie villains from least to most scariest. If I haven’t included a villain you would expect to see, it’s because I haven’t seen that film before. Without further ado, let’s get into it!

1.) Jigsaw from Saw

Allow me to explain why I believe Jigsaw from Saw is the least threatening villain on this list. Jigsaw only targets the worst kind of human beings, that show no appreciation for life. As a good person (I hope), who is very thankful to be alive, Jigsaw wouldn’t be interested in playing a game with me. If, for some reason, I was picked to be his latest victim, I would have a chance of survival. Everybody does, but at a cost.

2.) Norman Bates from Psycho

Norman Bates may be a crazy mama’s boy, but he’s still a human. He can be killed and more importantly, he can be avoided. Just don’t stay in his motel and you’ll be fine! Furthermore, don’t go into his mansion, unless you wish to see the rotted skeleton of his mother sitting in a rocking chair!

3.) Annie Wilkes from Misery

Annie is one terrifying woman, but she also lives in the middle of nowhere. If you were unlucky enough (like Paul Sheldon) to get into a car accident right near her home, you would be screwed. Find her gun, before she finds her sledgehammer! 

4.) Hannibal Lecter from Hannibal

You do not want to end up on the menu for this cannibalistic killer. However, Hannibal is a refined man, who doesn’t just murder randomly. You have to pique his interest first, actually spending time in his company. The most disturbing thing is how normal and pleasant he seems. It begs the question: could a cannibal be somebody you know; hiding in plain sight? That’s the real horror story.

5.) Ghostface from Scream

Ghostface is also a human serial killer, but he/she is masked, so their identity is unknown. If you’re on their list, you better start running, because you don’t know when or where they’re going to end your life. They could even appear inside your house! Ghostface is hell-bent on making his/her victims pay but the motivations are always personal. Just don’t give them a reason to exact revenge and you’ll be fine! 

6.) Captain Spaulding from House of 1000 Corpses

You do not want to run into Captain Spaulding. If you happen to cross paths, you’re very unlikely to escape alive. As the patriarch of the murderous Firefly family, he lures unsuspecting victims into his establishment, to be killed, tortured and raped by his own kin. He’s also just plain terrifying to look at.

7.) Jack Torrance from The Shining

Jack Torrance is a troubled individual. Even before he sets foot inside the Overlook Hotel, it’s evident he’s suffered from a traumatic past. Jack’s father was an abusive alcoholic, who bashed Jack’s mother with a cane (this is shown in a flashback). His descent into madness is truly horrifying. He has no qualms about murdering his own wife and child. The fact that he’s encouraged by the spirits of the hotel to kill his family, makes him even more dangerous.

8.) Annabelle from Annabelle

Annabelle is fairly high on my list, because she’s an incredibly creepy looking doll, possessed by a spirit with the same name. Once she’s in your home, you cannot get rid of her. You can move houses, dump her in the garbage, set her on fire – it doesn’t matter. She will show up again and again. We never see the doll walk around. She just appears in various rooms, wreaking havoc. The only way she can be contained, is in a strong, glass-proof case. Did I mention it has to be blessed by a priest? Not a good sign! 

9.) Samara from The Ring

If you ever watch a video that triggers a spirit, telling you you will die in seven days, make a copy of the tape! If you don’t, Samara will come for you in whatever way possible. What makes this villain so terrifying is her appearance and jerky, disjointed movements. She wears a tattered white dress and long, straight black hair, covering her face (which is pock-marked and decayed). She’s not somebody you want to mess with. If you’ve seen the films, you know the scene where she climbs out of the well, is one of the most horrifying to date.

10.) Pennywise from IT

Last, but certainly not least, is the iconic Pennywise from IT. The reason I believe he’s the scariest villain, is because the majority of humans are freaked out by clowns. Not only that, Pennywise shifts its form into whatever one fears the most. It will play tricks on your mind, speaking to you from the drains. It feasts on your terror and flesh. 

How would you have ranked these villains? Leave your list down below! Thanks for reading!

Peace & Love xoxo