The art of making a character such a frightening presence is not something left to chance. All the scariest horror villains tap into some primal, instinctual fear, wreaking havoc with the audience ...

Often, though, the scariest TV characters are found outside the confines of horror. Prestige dramas, crime capers, and even full-fledged comedies have all seen their share of frightful figures.

The following are our picks for some of the scariest modern horror movie villains from some of the best horror movies in recent memory.

Here are the scariest horror movie villains to ever terrorize the big screen. Mona Wassermann, Beau Is Afraid A24 ...

From classic villians like Jack Torrance in 'The Shining' to fantasy monsters like The Babadook, here are the horror movie characters of all time.

Now, the latest AI experiment reimagines some of the scariest modern horror villains as charming Disney animated characters, resulting in a blend that's both uncanny and adorable.

A look back at The Exorcist’s 50-year legacy, impact, and reputation as the scariest horror movie of all time As it happens, “the scariest movie ever” is impossible to determine. Human fears ...

We can vouch that the following films are terrifying, from classics to newer fare and worthy remakes. These are the scariest horror films of all time.

In honor of the holiday, the Boston.com Book Club is reading the fiction thriller “Horror Movie” by Paul Tremblay. We also asked readers to share the scariest books they’ve ever read to ...