Pennywise – IT (2017 & 2019)

FnF Entertainment Desk

Bill Skarsgård redefined creepy with his version of Pennywise the Dancing Clown, whose sinister charm and horrific transformations terrorized a new generation of moviegoers.

Oct 08, 2024

The Babadook – The Babadook (2014)

This dark, eerie figure emerged from a children's book to haunt a mother and her son, making The Babadook a modern psychological horror that deeply unsettled viewers.

Jigsaw (John Kramer) – Saw (2004-Present)

Jigsaw, portrayed by Tobin Bell, doesn’t just kill; he forces his victims to confront their darkest truths through torturous, mind-bending games, making him a terrifyingly unique villain.

Esther – Orphan (2009)

At first glance, Esther seems like an innocent young girl, but the chilling twist reveals a much more sinister and disturbing secret that shocks the audience.

Gabriel – Malignant (2021)

One of the creepiest modern villains, Gabriel, a parasitic twin with a horrifying control over his host’s body, delivered some of the most disturbing visuals and unexpected plot twists.

Black Phillip – The Witch (2015)

A seemingly ordinary goat turned into a sinister figure in The Witch, embodying the devil in this atmospheric horror film that haunted audiences with its dark, supernatural tones.

Bughuul – Sinister (2012)

The pagan deity Bughuul, known as the Eater of Children, lurks in family home videos, manipulating children into committing horrific murders, leaving audiences chilled.

The Lipstick-Face Demon – Insidious (2010)

This demon’s striking appearance, with his bright red face and dark surroundings, combined with his terrifying control over the astral realm, made him a standout horror villain.

Kayako – The Grudge (2004)

Kayako’s ghostly figure, with her crawling movements and deathly stare, horrified audiences in this American remake of a Japanese horror classic, becoming a modern horror icon.

The Tethered – Us (2019)

In Us, Jordan Peele introduced The Tethered, doppelgängers of the main characters who emerge from underground to take their place, presenting a chilling reflection of identity and societal divides.