Movie villains

Well, in cinema, there are several examples of people who have walked that road, but not without first leaving behind a trail of destruction and carnage before deciding to walk that better path. In this article, we look at villainous characters throughout film history who turned from their destructive ways and became heroes. 7. Doc Ock (Spider-Man) 7. Doc Ock (Spider-Man) Doc Ock didn’t start out as an out-and-out villain in the Sam Raimi Spider-Man movies....

But playing opposite Spider-Man as one of the many villains in the Spider-Man lore comes with its own set of unique challenges—so much so that playing a Spider-Man villain has often proven to be a poisoned chalice for any actor willing to step up to the plate. When Sam Raimi’s first Spider-Man film arrived in cinemas in 2002, not only did it showcase Tobey Maguire in what would become his defining role, it also put Willem Dafoe in the spotlight opposite him....

Disney villains can be appealing in different ways. Some might be selfish but charismatic, while others may share their motives through song, but no matter how you dice it, Disney villains are cleverly fascinating. Here are our picks for the best Disney movie villains of all time that stand out for their unique brands of chaos and evil. 10. Yzma (The Emperor’s New Groove) 10. Yzma (The Emperor’s New Groove)...

They all have their own motivations. Some villains rationalize their actions with twisted logic, others are straight up greedy, and others are downright crazy and senseless. But when it comes to movie villains, all of the great ones share one thing in common: the skillful actors who portray them. Without talented actors delivering their scenes, even the best-written and best-conceived villains would amount to nothing. An excellent actor can even transform a mediocre villain into one who’s memorable—even when given little to work with....