These were the slashers, the most prominent being Michael Myers, Jason Voorhees, Leatherface, and Freddy Krueger. Combined, these characters have appeared in, to date, 42 movies.

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The 1970s and 1980s marked a golden era for the creation of horror film nasties like Krueger, Myers, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre’s Leatherface and killer doll Chucky.

And even though playing Krueger is a large part of his legacy, Englund told the publication he won't be reprising the role again. "I’m too old and thick to play Freddy now,” the 76-year-old joked.