9 Worst Horror Villains That Make You Laugh

In the realm of horror movies, it’s not always the dreadful monsters or malevolent entities that were originally designed to scare us who are most effective at doing so. Often, we encounter seemingly absurd characters like murderous snowmen or distorted versions of beloved children’s figures due to copyright loopholes. These films may offer amusement and pass the time, but they often demand a significant leap of disbelief to accept them as credible threats. For instance, it can be hard to take a leprechaun as a deadly enemy seriously, despite its frequent appearances in sequels and television shows. Yet, these characters are perfect for inclusion on this type of list.

After careful reflection and study, we’ve narrowed down a list of some less-than-thrilling horror movie antagonists. We’re not just considering villains who are feeble or effortlessly outmaneuvered by their hapless targets. Instead, these supposed terrorizers have had their fair share of successes, reappearing frequently, or they persistently make a comeback. However, our focus is on those villains whose performances were lackluster or strayed too close to the realm of unintentional humor.

1) Ahmanet – The Mummy (2017)

2017 marked the beginning and end of Tom Cruise’s debut in Universal’s Dark Universe with The Mummy. The concept of merging classic Universal monster characters into a single universe seemed promising given Marvel’s success, but the film failed to maintain any momentum upon its release. Cruise experienced an unusual defeat on the big screen, while Sofia Boutella’s portrayal of Princess Ahmanet fell short due to excessive plot and the need to establish numerous details for the larger shared universe. Instead of simply having Cruise battle supernatural forces as a U.S. Army sergeant, the Prodigium secret society required screen time, Russell Crowe’s Dr. Jekyll needed to make an appearance, and a cliffhanger was necessary. As a result, Boutella’s mummy lacked bite and felt rushed, failing to fully embody the world-ending threat she was portrayed as.

2) Jack Frost – Jack Frost

1997’s horror-comedy film “Jack Frost” is strikingly distinct from the family movie starring Michael Keaton that would debut in cinemas a year later. In this version of Jack Frost, we encounter a serial killer who is about to be executed, but instead gets fused with snow due to a chemical mishap, transforming him into a lethal snowman. The film then follows the antics of this murderous snowman as he embarks on a holiday-themed rampage. One notable scene features Shannon Elizabeth from “American Pie” being killed in a bathtub after Jack Frost turns himself into her bathwater. He then morphs back into snow, seemingly molests her with his carrot nose, and brutally beats her against the walls until she dies. Upon reflection, it may seem that Jack Frost oversteps boundaries; however, this is actually one of the more comical-looking murders, all while upbeat surf music plays in the background.

3) Roman Bridger/ Mickey Altieri – Scream 2 and Scream 3

The selections could potentially be questionable, yet we’re prepared to take the chance in stating that the killers from the initial pair of Scream sequels may lessen the impact of their Ghostface slayings following their unmasking at the end of the films. While the first film’s revelation is one of the finest in the history of slasher movies, the subsequent sequels provide decreasing rewards and rather absurd justifications. For instance, Mickey (played by Timothy Olyphant) desires to be apprehended for the murders, seeking fame in doing so. Granted, he’s being manipulated by Billy Loomis’ mother (Laurie Metcalf) and her thirst for revenge, but his motivations appear rather foolish.

Fortunately, his actions are surpassed by the antagonist of Scream 3, Roman Bridger. He wore the Ghostface mask and sought to kill Sydney Prescott because she was his half-sister, intending to frame him for the murders. Additionally, it is revealed that he was the instigator behind the murders in the first film, known as Loomis. However, Bridger is expected to reappear in the upcoming movie, which could get quite complex since he appears to have died in this one.

4) Pamela Voorhees – Friday the 13th

In the initial “Friday the 13th” movie, the introduction of the killer remains etched in memory for several significant reasons. Jason Voorhees eventually took center stage as the relentless slasher in subsequent films, but the original film is undeniably dominated by his mother. Actress Betsy Palmer portrayed this character, only making her appearance at the very climax, pursuing Alice through the camp and attempting to strike with her infamous machete. Palmer delivers an outstanding performance as the tormented, unstable mother of Jason, but upon scrutinizing the murders within the film, one can’t help but ponder how an elderly woman could have stealthily killed the teenagers at the camp. She would occasionally dispose of their lifeless bodies by hurling them through windows or suspending them on doors using arrows. The ending leaves me conflicted because, despite the movie being excellent, it’s not the climactic reveal one might anticipate.

5) Santa Claus – Santa’s Slay

One common motif in horror films, particularly during the holiday season, is the portrayal of Santa Claus or individuals dressed as Santa Claus. While some depictions have become infamous for being poorly done, such as “Silent Night, Deadly Night 2”, a movie that stands out is “Santa’s Slay” featuring Bill Goldberg as Santa. In this film, Santa is depicted as a supernatural creature born from a virgin birth through Satan’s intervention. He had been using Christmas to massacre people until the year 1005 A.D., when he was defeated by an angel and sentenced to deliver gifts for 1,000 years. Now, he’s back to cause more havoc, though his fate remains uncertain at the end because the evil Santa (being Satan’s offspring) concludes the film by boarding a plane to the North Pole after losing his powers following Christmas. Keep an eye out for the star-studded opening scene and find a way to escape.

6) Jason Voorhees’ Heart – Jason Goes to Hell: The Final Friday

Instead of watching “Jason Goes to Hell: The Final Friday,” we’d prefer multiple films featuring Pamela Voorhees as the antagonist. That way, we could avoid the storyline from that film, which is problematic due to Jason Voorhees’ repeated deaths and resurrections in various movies. The movie starts off with Jason being destroyed by a grenade launcher, but it soon transforms into a supernatural tale where his heart is consumed by a coroner, granting him the ability to possess bodies, including others throughout the film. By the end, he’s dragged to hell, and Freddy Krueger sets up their future crossover at the movie’s close.

7) Plants – The Happening

In the movie “The Happening” (2008), M. Night Shyamalan presents an unusual take on horror involving plants, similar to “The Ruins”. Instead of a traditional bioterror attack as it initially appears, it turns out that the plants are causing people to commit suicide due to years of human abuse. Although I sympathize with the plants’ motivation, the way they execute their terror is quite bizarre.

8) The Government – A lot of Movies

In modern times, it’s common to portray governments as malevolent entities in stories or blame them for horrific actions. However, this simplification can diminish the true horror of such situations. Over time, we’ve seen narratives where governments create monstrous creatures, are controlled by monsters themselves, or have been overtaken by invaders. For instance, in the movie ‘Us’, the government is responsible for creating the evil doppelgangers. In other scenarios, they may be involved in releasing a virus or spreading it, similar to the events depicted in ‘Doomsday’ and ‘I Am Legend’. This pattern of using governments as villains serves to highlight their potential for darkness and the consequences of their actions on society.

9) Evil Bong

In the role of protagonist and antagonist across nine “Evil Bong” films, the malevolent bong known as Evil Bong terrorizes unwary smokers and ordinary folk simply trying to navigate their daily lives. It transports its victims to Bong World, a realm where they are assaulted by warped versions of patrons at a strip club within this universe. The bong, Eebee, aims to transform the world’s atmosphere into marijuana smoke and convert the oceans into bong water. Why stop there? Let’s make everyone drowsy and groggy! Remarkably, production on “Evil Bong” movies continues even twenty years later, with Charles Band – creator of “Puppet Master” – at the helm as director.

2025-06-26 03:11