Horror movies have introduced so many iconic villains into pop culture.
However, and perhaps more terrifyingly, so many of the iconic killers featured in horror flicks are inspired by real-life people.
While many characters seem entirely made up, some are shockingly rooted in true stories and notorious figures throughout history.
We’ve put together 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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