11 Iconic Horror Movie Villains Inspired by Real-Life People

Many horror movies are centered around villainous characters pulled from their creators’ imaginations. However, and perhaps more terrifyingly, so many of the iconic killers featured in horror flicks are inspired by real-life people. While many horror villains seem entirely made up, some are terrifyingly rooted in true stories and notorious figures throughout history.

We’ve rounded up some of the most iconic horror movie villains who were inspired by real-life people. Click through to see who inspired the horror movie icons..



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