“Behind every villain is a truth, whether it be perceived or actual.”
― Dalton Frey, The Darkest Light

Written by Bri Luna and Lisa Stardust

Ever watch a horror/fantasy movie and ask yourself, “What zodiac sign is the antagonist?” Or, “I wonder what sun sign Jason and Freddy are?” Well, lucky for you, we decided to construct a list of some villains actual birth deets from their character bios. We did our homework and found the birth dates of some of the most feared on screen villains and assessed their astrological charts to see if it resonates with their characters. 

Aries

Patrick Bateman from American Psycho

April 6

Just like any ram, Patrick Bateman wants to be #1 in all walks of life—especially at work. Having the “right” business card is of the upmost importance to him and needs notoriety in his circle. 

Taurus 

Darth Vader from Star Wars

May 15

No one is more headstrong than a Bull, which is why it makes sense that Darth Vader would be a Taurus. Plus, have you ever seen a Taurus mad...they won’t stop until they prove their point. 

Gemini 

Pamela Voorhees from Friday the 13th

June 13 (the same day Camp Crystal Lake reopens nearly 35 years later)

Hell hath no fury like a mother and Gemini done wrong. Pamela Voorhees ignites her duplicitous twin by getting revenge on Camp Crystal Lake for putting her son in harm's way. 

Cancer 

Kayako Saeki from The Grudge 

June 30

As a Cancer, she is protective of her feelings and family. But, she also can’t control her feelings and heart which lead to her demise. 

Leo 

The Joker from Batman 

August 1

What other sign would The Joker be? He’s an extrovert with flair and a need for attention. Plus—he’s major D-R-A-M-A

Virgo 

Carrie White from Carrie 

August 25

Let’s be real, Carrie had patience like Virgos, but the constant bullying pushed her to assert her powers on her classmates to get revenge. Like most Virgos, she was kind until she was pushed to her breaking point. 

Libra 

Michael Meyers from Halloween 

October 19

Michael Meyers’s motive is neglect. This means that Mike Meyers feels that his scales are unbalanced and acts erratic as most Libras do when they are off-kilter. 

Scorpio 

Regan MacNeil from The Exorcist 

November 11

Scorpios can transcend between the spiritual and material realm, which is exactly what happens to Regan. Also, she’s able to move on from her trauma at the end of the movie through her emotional, physical, and mental metamorphosis. 

Sagittarius 

The Green Goblin from Spider-Man 

December 1

Sag’s are known for their amazing intellect, as is the Green Goblin. Much like the fiery mutable sign, the Green Goblin has a changeable nature with a temper. 

Capricorn 

Lord Voldemort from Harry Potter 

December 31

Capricorns are known to have a need to achieve success and power, which is what Lord Voldemort is able to attain. Both have a need for a legacy, control, and high honors.

Aquarius 

Hannibal Lecter from The Silence of the Lambs

January 20

Aquarians are known to have unusual tastes, as does Hannibal Lecter. They also like to observe from the sidelines and offer different helping perspectives to matters, which is exactly what Hannibal Lecter does throughout The Silence of the Lambs. 

Pisces 

Freddy Krueger from Nightmare on Elm Street 

February 27

This character’s zodiac sign is extremely literal. Pisces rules dreams and sleep—who else but super villain Freddy Krueger can create nightmares? He also lives in his own world, of his own creation, just like the mystical sea-witch.