A horror movie character is often a villainous figure that is meant to scare and terrify the audience. GHOUL is a term used to describe a creature that is part human and part monster, usually associated with graveyards and consuming human flesh. Slasher is a type of horror movie character that typically uses a sharp weapon to kill their victims. Zombies are undead creatures that are often portrayed as mindless, shambling corpses that feed on human flesh.