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Many horror movies are centered around villainous characters pulled from their creators’ imaginations. However, and perhaps more terrifyingly, so many of the iconic killers featured in horror flicks are inspired by real-life people. These chilling connections remind us that sometimes, the line between fiction and reality is disturbingly thin. While many horror villains seem entirely made up, some are terrifyingly rooted in true stories and/or notorious figures throughout history. We’ve rounded up some of the most iconic horror movie villains who were inspired by real-life people. Click through to see who inspired the horror movie icons…
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