The horror genre is in a renaissance of remakes and sequels (for better or worse) which means iconic horror movie villains like Michael Myers, Chucky, and Ghostface have another chance to terrorize their victims and enthrall audiences with their bloodthirsty shenanigans. It got me thinking: what other horror movie villains should return for another film, whether it’s a sequel or prequel?

Some of the horror movie villains on this list might not be as iconic as Jason Voorhees or Freddy Krueger, and yet each made their mark on the genre in some way. Grab your butcher knives, lock the doors, and say a prayer; here are five horror movie villains who should return for another film.