It is a common trope in the horror genre that the villain never really dies.
So instead, the following films keep their bad guy around, wounded but alive.
After being arrested, the film ends with Norman’s chilling smile directed at the camera.
Psychois available to stream on Peacock.
Sawis available to stream on Peacock.
Stacked with a great cast that includesJohn CusackandRay Liotta,Identityis a well-acted murder mystery with a great screenplay.
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The lone survivor of the motel massacre, Timmy remains Rivers' dominant personality.
Identityis available to stream on Netflix.
A masked man has taken the family captive and set up an assortment of brutal traps within their home.
It is said throughoutThe Collectorthat the titular villain always takes one.
This is proven during the finale when Arkin is abducted by the killer and locked inside a wooden box.
The Collectoris available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Tubi.
Escaping the police, Axel promises to return and finish what he started while fleeing deeper into the mines.
My Bloody Valentineis available to stream on HBO Max.
She also has a cameo in the sequel, hinting that her killing spree is just beginning.
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Wolf Creekis available to stream on Tubi.
Don’t Breatheis available to stream on Tubi.
The Texas Chainsaw Massacreis available to stream on AMC+, Shudder, and Tubi.
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His heavy breathing is soon heard as he plans the next stage of his rampage.
Halloweenis available to stream on Shudder and AMC+.
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