Which Halloween villain has the most kills?

Personally, I am not a fan of horror movies. Getting scared is not my cup of tea. From the six movies featured above, I have only seen The Silence of the Lamb and that one, not wholeheartedly. 

Having said that, when I came across the 15 Iconic Horror Villains Ranked By Kill Count article on ScreenRant I could not not make use of their data. Since the article came way back in 2020, their villains are not entirely up to date so I had to make some changes. 

So here it is, the final list! From most kills to least, we have Michael Myers, Jason Voorhees, The Invisible Man, Hannibal Lecter, Jigsaw, and Victor Crowley. 

Michael Myers

Michael Myers was the first famous slasher movie villain, starting his "slashing" career back in 1978 while simultaneously kickstarting the Halloween franchise, which is now entering its fourth decade.  Starting first surely gave him an advantage as he has managed to kill 160 people in 12 movies, with a 13 coming in the autumn of this year, which will surely strengthen his lead. 

Jason Voorhees

Jason Voorhees, the protagonist of the Friday the 13th franchise has amassed his impressive kill count of 151 people on over 12 films in the span of three decades. He made his first appearance back in 1980 and his last one in 2009. So, who knows, maybe he will be back soon for more. 

The Invisible Man

Third comes The Invisible Man, starring only in the 1933 movie carrying his name. Even though he didn't show, he was a cold blooded killer, causing among other the derailment of a train, that surely helped him enter this list. 

Hannibal Lecter

In the fourth place we find the all too famous Hannibal Lecter. His kill count on the Silence of the Lamb doesn't warrant a spot on this list, but in 2012 the Hannibal Lecter series came out which ran for three seasons helping him raise his score to 98 deaths. 

Jigsaw/John Kramer

Jigsaw, or John Kramer as his friends call him, is the star of the Saw franchise. Something I didn't know before making this post, is that the scary face with the red cheeks that Saw is famous for, is called Billy the Puppet and it's not a mask the Jigsaw wears, but rather a puppet he uses to deliver messages. What a peculiar film series! In any case, he killed 60 people in 8 movies. Gruesomely I suppose. 

Victor Crowley

Last but not least, comes Victor Crowley, a character I'd never heard of before, but here he is with his 59 kills and 4 movies. The Hatchet film series he stars in, is a rather recent one, with the first film coming out in 2006. Judging by the movies' box office, he should seriously consider changing careers. 

Slasher movies are a major subgenre in the horror industry and many of the most famous slashers have built huge franchises with multiple movies, merchandise, and more. We all have our favorites, whether it’s the way they kill or just what they look like. Here we are taking a look at some of the most well-known slasher stars. Our kill count numbers come from death lists on Fandom.com and we stuck to only kills by the slasher, not including accidental deaths or the killer’s own death. Let’s see where your favorite slasher ranks!      

Candyman Kill Count: 15

With only three movies, it isn’t surprising that Candyman isn’t a top slasher on this list. With another installment coming soon, this number could change and we don’t know just how much. Based on an urban legend, this slasher kills to make sure his existence is known.

Leatherface Kill Count: 31

Leatherface is the main slasher in the Chainsaw Massacre franchise, but the whole family gets in on the murder. Unfortunately, that leaves Leatherface closer to the bottom of our list. This franchise offers a total of eight films, averaging Leatherface less than four kills per movie. 

Ghostface Kill Count: 36

The Scream franchise was another shorter series with only four movies. Each movie has its own Ghostface, with most of the movies having multiple killers under the mask. This “teen scream” is said to get another installment in 2022.    

Chucky Kill Count: 47

Chucky is another famous slasher, one that haunts people even today. This notorious doll is featured in eight Child’s Play movies, slashing his way to the top half of our kill count. Regardless of what is bringing the doll to life (voodoo ritual, electrical malfunction, or rogue AI), Chucky manages to kill, seek out revenge, and build a family of his own.     

Freddy Krueger Kill Count: 48

Freddy Krueger is always paired with Jason Voorhees, but how does he stand up in terms of kills? The nine Nightmare on Elm Street movies averages a little over 5 kills per movie (nowhere near the 14 average of Voorhees). Freddy Krueger offers a more psychological kill, in terms of his hunting and dream attacks.  

Jigsaw Kill Count: 76

The Saw movies are probably some of the most gruesome on this list, but we haven’t made it to the top of the kill count yet. Including trap kills, this franchise brought 76 deaths over eight movies. We are looking forward to Spiral, the next installment, this year. Hopefully, the gore and unimaginable traps will continue and we can rack up some more kills!

Michael Myers Kill Count: 159

Michael Myers is one of our favorites here at Terror 29 and we are pleased to announce that he is second in line for the deadliest slasher! Michael racks up 159 kills over 12 films and will be adding more kills to the list later this year. To find out more about Michael Myers, check out our overview of the famous slasher! With an impressive kill count at 31 in Halloween Kills, Michael Myers still comes in second place.

Jason Voorhees Kill Count: 170

Jason Voorhees tops the list as the most dangerous serial killer. Through 12 movies, he manages over 150 kills! Just don’t go camping on Friday the 13th and you should be able to avoid this monster. Most of Jason’s killing sprees are brought on by campers, campers that Jason feels he needs to kill as revenge for his childhood bullying and murder.      

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