The scariest monster in the history of horror movies debuted over a hundred years ago in Nosferatu . Over the years, there's been no shortage of menacing creatures to grace the big screen. Where it's because of their hideous looks, their sinister acts, or some other ghoulish trait, some of them have earned reputations as the best horror movie villains of all time.

Such a list would include some noteworthy names - the Christopher Lee and Bela Lugosi versions of Count Dracula , the Xenomorph in Alien, the Nun in The Conjuring movies, and Pennywise in It . The latter two being so iconic is a testament to how modern visual effects have contributed so much to a creature's ability to make an impression on audiences.

It's partially that notion that makes Nosferatu stand out so

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