Horror by the Numbers
The Numerology behind horror's most horrifying killers
Based on the Numerology of Hans
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What makes a horror villain tick? For some, childhood trauma is what sets
them off. Others are shunned by society because they have some sort of mental
or physical defect. And some are just born bad. We took a look at the Numerology
behind Hollywood's most notorious serial killers and found that out their names
may play a big part in their evil ways as well.
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Norman Bates
The name Norman Bates is dominated by the number 5, indicating a person who, on the one hand, is courageous and take risks. On the other hand, someone represented by this number can lack direction, maturity and discipline. Herein lies the dual nature of Norman Bates. The self he shows to the world is that of the latter. As his mother, though, he has the courage to kill, cover up his crime, and also has a figure to discipline his weaker self. His vowels are dominated by the number 4, making him appear outwardly boring, which can cause people to underestimate what he's capable of.
Hannibal Lecter
The name Hannibal Lector is dominated by the number 7, giving him an air of greatness and unconventional intelligence. The negative characteristics associated with this number include arrogance and eccentricity. As one of the horror genre's most captivating villains, those adjectives, while correct, are all understatements. His mind is as sharp as the knives he uses to dine on his victims, and his remorse is nonexistent. His vowel vibration number is a 3, adding a lightness and sense of humor to him. How else would you explain the classic, quite literal line, "I'm having an old friend for dinner."
