9 Famous Horror Movie Monsters and the Faces Behind Them (2 of 5)

Ghostface — Dane Farwell; voiced by Roger L. Jackson (Scream, 1996)

Unlike most other monsters on this list, Ghostface‘s costume is the brand, and whoever is wearing it is not supposed to be the same person. The killer’s identity changes from movie to movie, but the mask and the voice stay the same. Roger L. Jackson provides that instantly recognizable phone-call voice, which is doing a lot of the heavy lifting for the fear factor, creating a sense of dread and anticipation that enhances the overall horror experience of the films. Stunt performers, such as Dane Farwell in the original, often handle the physical Ghostface on set.

Michael Myers — Nick Castle (Halloween, 1978)

Michael Myers may not look all that terrifying, but just wait until you know him better. That blank stare and the confidence of someone who absolutely does not care about social norms send shivers down his victims’ spines, and Nick Castle is the person we should be thankful for that. Plenty of actors have worn the mask since then, but Castle remains the “classic” Myers to many fans.