Thanks toDead by Daylight, horror fans can finally put themselves in the shoes of Villains to hunt down Survivors. In this cooperate survival-horror game,Behavior Interactivecan let horror enthusiasts attempt to outlive Villains as Survivors, or be the very thing that hunts them down. Moreover, the game allows players to become some iconic horror baddies such as Freddy Krueger (A Nightmare on Elm Street)! As such, horror fans know it’s not too far off for the game to feature other horror icons as well.
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However, just which horror antagonist deserves the spotlight inDead by Daylight? Moreover, just which horror villains can spice up this critically-acclaimed survival-horror game? What sort of abilities and Perks would they have?
10Xenomorph (Alien)
The Xenomorph from theAlienfranchise remains a terrifying horror movie icon. For a quick background,Xenomorphsare alien lifeforms bent on reproducing themselves by “infesting” on other living organisms. Each Xenomorph - from the Queen down to the typical Xenomorph - can infest any host with chestburster embryos, which eventually kills their host upon birth.
InDead by Daylight, Xenomorphs can prove extremely deadly to Survivors. Xenomorphs, by nature, are extremely fast and agile. Moreover, their claws are extremely sharp and their blood is extremely corrosive. Unique Xenomorph Perks may include the ability to make quicker turns to catch Survivors. Moreover, they may even be able to “insert” a chestburster into a Survivor, only to deal slight damage and expose their location once it explodes.
9Monsters (A Quiet Place)
Aside fromsupernatural creatures,Dead by Daylightmay want another monster in their Killers roster. Coming fromA Quiet Place, the Monsters (or Dark Angels/Death Angels, as described by clippings in the film) can bring their near-indestructible skin and hypersensitive hearing to the fray. In the film, these Monsters wiped out most of mankind during their invasion, and they won’t hesitate to kill given the chance.
With their nature as sightless creatures,Dead by Daylightmay create a bit of tension with Monsters. For instance, players using the Monsters may have almost nothing to see, except things that make sound (e.g., Survivors) become extremely visible to them. Perks may include their extra-strong skin or even enhanced tracking.
Once a human, Pinhead ofHellraiserand his Cenobite comrades travel to Earth in their quest to harvest souls. Unfortunate humans summon Pinhead and the Cenobites through the Lament Configuration, a puzzle box with mysterious origins. Regardless of the nature of his appearances, Pinhead indulges in sadomasochism, believing that only true pain can bring true joy.
InDead by Daylight, Pinhead can be a terrifyingly calm Killer to face. Due to his extradimensional nature, he will likely possess otherworldly Perks he can use against Survivors. Perhaps the game could feature the Lament Configuration which, when picked up, may grant buffs to Survivors. Unfortunately, this also triggers one of Pinhead’s Perks that gives him the location of the Survivor holding it.
7Griffin (The Invisible Man)
Sci-fi fans would likely be familiar with H.G. Wells’The Invisible Man. In this sci-fi horror story, scientist Griffin manages to find a way of rendering himself invisible by changing his body’s refractive index to that of air’s. As such, Griffin no longer reflects and absorbs light. Regardless of his incarnations and methods (be it invisibility via experimentation or an optics suit), Griffin can be a terrifyingDead by Daylightvillain.
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Griffin’sDead by Daylightincarnation may be the 2020 remake’s Adrian Griffin that uses an optics suit. Perhaps Griffin’s suit only makes him invisible when he activates his Perks, which should have both advantages and disadvantages.
6Chucky (Child’s Play)
What’smore frighteningthan a serial killer? A serial killer possessing a doll! In theChild’s Playfilm series, serial killer Charles Lee Ray performs a ritual before his death that transferred his soul to a doll. When Charles finds himself in the hands of a new family, the family names the doll “Chucky.” And thus begins Chucky’s onslaught in the city.
InDead by Daylight, Chucky can be quite the hilariously-goofy addition to the roster of Killers. And while the inclusion of a child-looking character in the game might be tricky given potential legal concerns,Dead by DaylightChucky might instead be a mannequin. His unique Perks may include special doll or toy-looking traps.
5Mister Babadook (The Babadook)
InThe Babadook, Amelia and her son Sam start to experience hauntings from a mysterious entity Sam names “the Babadook.” This being, a pale-faced with taloned fingers wearing a top hat, apparently starts tormenting people who start to become aware of its existence. And while Amelia eventually defeats Mister Babadook at the end of the film, the fact that no one can get rid of the Babadookmakes it terrifying.
InDead by Daylight, the Babadook can be one of its most unique Killers as it’s more of an “idea” than a monster or a killer. As such, its unique Perks may emphasize this idea. Perhaps Babadook can be extremely slow but environmental “traps” won’t affect it.
4Hannibal Lecter (The Silence of the Lambs)
Thomas Harris formally introduced Hannibal Lecter to the world of literature withRed Dragon, which follows the story of Will Graham, a profiler in charge of hunting a serial killer named The Tooth Fairy. However, it’s only afterThe Silence of the Lambsthat Lecter became a horror icon. After all, his sheer intellect and understanding of the human psyche, plus his cannibalistic streak, makes him extremely charming and terrifying to be around in.
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InDead by Daylight, Lecter can be one of the most peaceful-looking Killers out there. It’s recommended he wears both his signature mask and a three-piece suit, all to exude his magnificence. Moreover, his unique Perks may include a strengthened Stain, or perhaps improved tracking.
3Pennywise (It)
Stephen King’sclassic horror storyItintroduces Pennywise, an otherworldly entity taking on the form of a clown in order to kill his victims. While Pennywise tries his best to kill a group of children as they grow up, the kids - now adults - prove themselves successful in banishing their hunter. However, Pennywise can prove a terrifying opponent inDead by Daylight.
In the game, Pennywise can use his otherworldly powers to quickly navigate the map in rechargeable special moves. He may have Perks that give him enhanced detection or even hinder some Survivor Perks from working.
2The Creeper (Jeepers Creepers)
2001 horror movieJeepers Creepersintroduced horror fans to the Creeper,an ancient entityhunting humans for their organs. In the film series, the Creeper hunts for victims every 23rd spring for 23 straight days, using fear to look for its prey. As a demon, the Creeper has a twisted personality - often showing enjoyment in its victims' suffering before finishing them off. Its abilities include possessing a clawed hood, sharp talons, and even weapons such as daggers.
InDead by Daylight, the Creeper may have unique Perks that increase their lethality whenever they’re near injured Survivors.
1Count Dracula (Dracula)
Despite being released way back in 1897, Stroker’sDraculabirthed thevampire fantasygenre. In Stroker’s work, Count Dracula demonstrates a wide range of supernatural abilities, from superhuman strength, shapeshifting, and even granting the gift of vampirism.
InDead by Daylight, Dracula might come in the form of his 1800s self or a modern take of the immortal vampire. His Perks may allude to his vampiric abilities, such as enhanced senses. However, a special Perk he might have would be infecting Survivors with vampirism for a short period of time, which gives their location to him.
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