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For Halloween, critics pick their most nightmarish baddies, from Count Orlok in Nosferatu to Annie Wilkes in Misery

Movie monsters have captivated audiences since the days of early cinema. They evoke fascination and terror, allowing audiences to confront their fears from the safety of the movie theatre or living room.

As part of her family’s love of the spooky season, model Chrissy Teigen lay in wait for her singer husband John Legend dressed in the iconic white mask serial killer Michael wears in the ‘Halloween’ slasher franchise – but instead of scaring him she reduced him to a fit of giggles.

Horror movies are plentiful in 2024, and plenty bloody. The year has seen the release of films awash in blood, such as “Immaculate,” “The First Omen” and “The Strangers.” With Halloween on the way, bloody offerings are streaming, in theaters and running in marathons on cable.