Here Are The Actors Behind These Famous Movie Villains

Michael Myers

The inspiration for Halloween's Michael Myers mask was William Shatner. The crew found a mask of his likeness, stretched it, painted it white, and the rest is history. Played by Nick Castle in the original film, his still, imposing stature and emotionless killings make him the perfect villain.

The Pale Man

Guillermo del Toro's classic film, Pan's Labyrinth features several wonky creatures. The most unsettling is certainly The Pale Man, a monster with eyes on its hands. He only appears onscreen for a few moments, but his performance is unforgettable. The character is played by Doug Jones, a frequent special effects actor.

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.