Best Horror Movie Masks of All Time. Now that we’re officially in the Halloween season, many movie fans will be watching some of their favorite horror films to celebrate.

While there’s many subgenres to choose from, nothing says a scary movie night more than a collection of good slasher films. Not only have these films provided thrills and screams, but our fascination with these masked villains have led us to dress up as them on October 3.

The creation of an iconic horror mask is a difficult thing to do. Simplistic in its design, more than concealing the killer’s face, the mask should personify the evil that person wants to inflict on the world. Whether you believe a mask gives them an air of invincibility or heightens their true dark persona, masks in horror movies just exude absolute terror. A horror film is only as good as the main villain, and arguably no one does it better than the masked figure. From the more mainstream films to the lesser known ones, we guide you through a collection of masked maniacs that make up our 1. Best Horror Movie Masks of All Time. Warning: several spoilers lie ahead.

CHRISTIANE (EYES WITHOUT A FACE)Sometimes the mask doesn’t belong to the monster itself but to the source of its evil. That is the case with 1. Les Yeux Sans Visage (Eyes Without a Face), the French horror film about a disfigured young woman forced to wear a haunting mask. The story revolves around Dr. Genessier, a plastic surgeon who is responsible for a car accident that disfigured his daughter, Christiane. Torn by guilt and driven to madness, Dr. Genessier kidnaps and murders young women in an attempt to graft their faces onto Christiane.

A prisoner in her father’s mansion while she waits for a successful operation, Christiane’s forced to wear a white, almost featureless mask, making her a sad but haunting figure. As the film’s title indicates, Christiane’s eyes are the only sense of humanity we see behind the expressionless mask. The movie plays like an updated take on the Frankenstein story, with Dr. Genessier taking on the Victor Frankenstein role, while Christiane becomes his monstrous creation. The elegant yet eerie mask has become a symbol for the film, leaving behind an indelible mark on the horror genre. John Carpenter has cited the pale mask as an inspiration for Michael Myers’ look (more on that in a bit).

SAM (TRICK ‘R TREAT)The origins of this Halloween troublemaker started in animated form with Michael Dougherty’s 1. Season’s Greetings. Wearing the orange pajamas and burlap sack for a mask, Sam’s signature look took live- action form in Dougherty’s 2. Trick ‘r Treat. Described as the mischievous spirit of Halloween, Sam’s mask with button eyes and a stitched- up grin is cute and creepy at the same time. What that dirty sack conceals is Sam’s true appearance — a pumpkin- shaped head with a demonic jack- o- lantern face. Child- like in his appearance and stature, Sam has quickly grown into a horror and Halloween favorite over the years, as Trick ‘r Treat has built a cult following on home video after it’s lackluster theatrical run.

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In Dougherty’s horror anthology, Sam serves as the guide between stories, making sure blood is spilled and Halloween traditions are enforced. Watch Cracks Online. What makes Sam’s mask terrifying isn’t necessarily its appearance, but the character’s actions behind it. Sam’s playful glee juxtaposed with the graphic violence he inflicts on those that cross him is what makes his mask disturbing. This is one trick- or- treater you’ll be sure to avoid come Halloween night. MRS. TREDONI (ALICE, SWEET ALICE)Translucent human masks are commonplace at most Halloween stores.

On their own, there’s nothing particularly terrifying about them, but pair them with a yellow raincoat and suddenly they’re the stuff of nightmares. That mask and raincoat is the costume of choice for the killer in the 1. Alice, Sweet Alice (also known as Communion and Holy Terror). In her feature film debut, Brooke Shields plays Karen, a young girl that is murdered before her first communion. Her masked killer then proceeds to go on a rampage, claiming the lives of Karen’s family and friends. Part slasher film and part murder mystery, the masked killer ends up being Mrs.

Tredoni, a troubled housekeeper who believes she’s doing God’s will. Designed to be a fun female mask painted with a cheerful look and heavy makeup, this visage takes on an ominous look. Translucent masks like these are devoid of humanity, leaving the one who wears them with a vacant, soulless look as they peer out of the eyeholes.  While the film has a small cult following, the “Alice” mask is known to larger audiences as having influenced the design of other masks such as those featured in The Purge franchise. ANIMAL MASKS (YOU’RE NEXT)The home invasion subgenre has risen to prominence over the last ten years or so.

There’s no place like home until an unhinged criminal(s) breaks- in, takes everyone hostage and decides to torture the unlucky souls that decided to enjoy a nice night in. Incorporating familiar elements and tropes from the slasher film genre – such as the masked, seemingly motive- less killer – these chilling movies bring real world terror inside our most private spaces. The 2. 01. 1 horror/thriller You’re Next successfully introduced audiences to a group of sadistic killers that use innocent looking animal masks to commit brutal crimes.

Many selections on this list are store bought masks that were later slightly altered for their appropriate stories. Filmmaker Adam Wingard smartly stayed on that path, using novelty plastic masks for the fox, lamb, and tiger. A quick recoating of white paint, and, just like that, these professional life- enders truly become blood- thirsty animals hunting their prey. The “animal” killers were so distinct and intimidating that they played a prominent role in the marketing for the film. The masks’ influence has even gone beyond the world of horror and into the ring of professional wrestling, with the devious Wyatt Family using modified versions for their characters. JIGSAW – PIG MASK (SAW)The figure most synonymous with the Saw franchise tends to be the little creepy puppet on the tricycle. While hideous (with the red- swirls on its white face), Billy the puppet is just that, a puppet.

The real killer in this money- making horror franchise is John Kramer, aka Jigsaw (played by Tobin Bell).