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September 17, 2025 73 mins

Icons of Fear: Counting Down Horror's Most Unforgettable Villains


60 Nights of Fright rolls on with a milestone episode. My Top 10 Horror Movie Villains. From slashers and supernatural killers to cult favorite creeps. These characters defined nightmares, inspired franchises, and shaped horror as we know it.


In this episode of Jay Movie Talk

Countdown of my Top 10 Horror Villains, from Black Christmas to Friday The 13th

*Honorable Mentions that nearly made the cut.

*Side Topics: The Psychology of villains, practical effects & makeup, and how horror franchises turned killers into icons

*plus your picks from social media polls.


If you're a horror fan, genre historian, or just love a good villain, this episode's for you.



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