Movie Villains Who Definitely Made Your Skin Crawl

Gwendoline Christie played the first on-screen female villain in the Star Wars franchise. She only had a few seconds of screen time in The Last Jedi, but that didn't erase the strides that she made. Christie plays a great villain, especially because she stands at a staggering 6 feet and 3 inches tall. 

Freddy Krueger - Jackie Earl Haley

Wes Craven is the most famous horror director of all time, and Freddy Krueger is one of his most famous creations. The nightmare-invading villain is one of the film's best ever and is still relevant in today's horror culture. Jackie Earl Haley portrayed Krueger in the 2010 remake of the classic.

Haley has been in multiple films, including Watchmen, Dark Shadows, and Semi-Pro. He's played every type of role imaginable. Out of all of his roles, playing Freddy Krueger was his favorite, despite the grueling makeup process.

Cruella DeVille - Glenn Close

Cruella DeVille is every kid's least favorite villain. Who would ever try to hurt all those puppies? The money-hungry villain sticks out in the 101 Dalmations world with her outrageous outfits and stark black and white hair. 

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.