Top 10 Horror Films About Masked Killers

Description: While Leatherface's mask is made from human skin, the film's raw, gritty style and its portrayal of a family of cannibals make it a cornerstone of horror cinema.

Fact: The film was shot in just 36 days with a very low budget. The chainsaw used in the movie was a real one, adding to the authenticity of the scenes.

Description: This film introduced the world to Michael Myers, the emotionless killer in a white mask, setting the standard for slasher films. Its minimalistic approach to horror makes it a classic.

Fact: The mask worn by Michael Myers was actually a Captain Kirk mask painted white. The film was shot in just 20 days.

Description: Jason Voorhees, with his hockey mask, became synonymous with slasher horror. This film set the tone for many sequels, each adding to the legend of Camp Crystal Lake.

Fact: Jason doesn't actually wear his iconic hockey mask until the third film in the series. The film was inspired by the success of "Halloween."

Description: Freddy Krueger, with his burnt face and striped sweater, terrorizes teenagers in their dreams. This film blends horror with surreal dream sequences.

Fact: The character of Freddy was inspired by a series of articles about Southeast Asian refugees dying in their sleep from unexplained causes. The film's director, Wes Craven, also wrote the screenplay.

Description: With its meta-commentary on horror tropes, Scream revitalized the genre, featuring Ghostface, a killer whose mask became iconic. It's a blend of horror and satire.

Fact: The Ghostface mask was inspired by a painting called "The Scream" by Edvard Munch. The film was originally titled "Scary Movie."

Description: This film features masked intruders who terrorize a couple in their home, creating a sense of relentless dread and invasion of privacy.

Fact: The film was inspired by real-life events, including the Manson Family murders and the Keddie murders. The masks worn by the strangers were custom-made.

Description: While not all killers wear masks, the concept of legal murder for one night a year introduces various masked assailants, making it a unique addition to this list.

Fact: The film was initially conceived as a short film. The masks in the movie were designed to be both functional and symbolic of the anonymity and depravity of the Purge.

Description: The film features a masked killer who sets up elaborate traps in a house, blending elements of horror with home invasion themes.

Fact: The film was originally intended to be a prequel to the "Saw" franchise but evolved into its own story. The mask was designed to be both menacing and expressionless.

Description: A remake of the 1980 film, this version uses a first-person perspective to immerse viewers in the mind of a serial killer who wears various masks.

Fact: The film was shot entirely from the killer's perspective, making it a unique viewing experience. The masks were created to reflect the killer's disturbed psyche.

Description: A home invasion by masked killers turns into a survival game when one of the victims turns out to be more than capable of fighting back.

Fact: The film was praised for its subversion of the typical slasher film formula by making the female lead a proactive survivor. The masks in the film were designed to be unsettlingly simple.