From masked psychopaths to monstrous beasts, and acid-bleeding extraterrestrials to pocket-sized possessed dolls, horror movies have spawned some truly horrific characters who have terrorized us from the silver screen since we were gullible kids. But not all villains are created equal and only a few have withstood the test of time, continuing to scare and entertain the masses decades after their debut.
With that in mind, here are the most memorable and terrifying horror movie villains of all time. Click through the gallery to refresh your bad memories.