Archetype:Horror Villain

"A Slasher. It’s a type of undead I guess... sort’ve like a vampire or a zombie. They’re so full of anger that they won’t die. They hate love, youth, sex... things they miss from life. All I know for sure is that they’re mean and hard to kill. "

― Cassie Hack (Hack/Slash) explaining slashers

"They will say that I have shed innocent blood. What's blood for if not for shedding? With my hook for a hand, I'll split you from your groin to your gullet. I came for you."

― The Candyman/Daniel Robitaille (Candyman)

The ability to use the powers and characteristics of the slasher villain archetype. Variation of Fictional Trope Physiology. Counterpart to both Horror Survivor and Horror Hero.

Also Called

Archetype:Horror Villain/Villainess
Horror Villain/Villainess Mimicry/Physiology
Slasher Villain/Villainess Mimicry/Physiology
Slasher Mimicry/Physiology
Supernatural Killer Mimicry/Physiology

Properties

User is or can use the powers associated with the Slasher, a supernatural killer who lives to kill, often without discrimination and is highly proficient in the art of killing. The user may even be empowered by the act of killing or even just the desire to draw blood. The user may also be bound to the laws of the slasher movie and may acquire both strengths and weaknesses from these laws. Users may also possess a wide range of abilities depending on the class of slasher they are (see Variations for more info on slasher classes).

Associated Powers

Note: Variations of weaponry proficiency listed are examples of the most commonly seen weapons slashers use, typically slashers are known to use a wide range of weaponry and are proficient killers with any weapon.

Class Variations

Mortal Class - Slashers of the mortal level are simply human but with an above average skill in killing. Their proficiency and intuition in instruments of torture, traps, locations and even human anatomy perfects their skills in killing. Slashers of the mortal level include Ghostface and Jigsaw.
Above-Mortal Class - Slashers that are human for the most part but they possess a level of strength and durability that would be considered impossible for an average human being. This includes killers such as Michael Myers and Leatherface.
Revenant Class - Slashers that are undead and possess all the powers, strengths and weaknesses that are often associated with the undead, these slashers are known to be the hardest to defeat due to their apparent immortality. Jason Voorhees and Victor Crowley belong in this category.
Supernatural Class - Slashers who possess extraordinary supernatural powers, such as magic; which they use to kill and their levels of strength and durability have reached a whole new level. Freddy Krueger and Candyman are such killers.
Demonic Class - Slashers of demonic origin or who have transcended their humanity into demonhood. Due to their demonic nature, these are known to be some of the most powerful and ruthless of slashers. Pinhead and The Creeper (Jeepers Creepers) belong in this level.
Inhuman Class - Slashers that became a non-human entity or were never human to begin with but embody the slasher villain trope by being relentless killers and are especially efficient in killing due to their literal lack of humanity. Inhuman slashers include The Predator and Sam (Trick r Treat).

Associations

Archetype:Serial Killer
Bogeyman Physiology
Classic Monster Physiology
Demonic Clown Physiology; evil clowns are common horror film imagery
Fictional Trope Physiology
Genre Embodiment
Horror Embodiment
Monstrous Animal Physiology; monstrous animals are commonly used as the killer in many horror films
Revenant Physiology
Tiny Terror Physiology; many slashers are tiny terrors

Flaws/Weaknesses

User may be bound to the tropes of the slasher villain and general horror tropes, such as eventually being victim to the last known survivor.
True Hero and even Horror Hero are direct counters to villainous slashers.
Horror Survivor and Supernatural Hunter are a worthy match against all forms of slashers.
User could be susceptible to Punishment and Karma Inducement due to their murderous actions.