Ash Williams and Matt Cordell are from two movies both starring Bruce Campbell; Evil Dead 2 and Maniac Cop.
Had been in production since 2005.
Freddy Kruger and Ghostface are from two movies directed by Wes Craven; A Nightmare on Elm Street and Scream.
Pinhead and the Candyman are characters both created by Clive Barker in his movies; Hellraiser and Candyman.
First video game appearances of Herbert West, Chucky, Pumpkinhead, Maniac Cop, Candyman and the Tall Man.