Trust in my every word when I say the most dangerous people are those who live like puppet masters. I have watched enough crime thrillers and real-crime documentaries to know better (plus, I have a colorful lot of relatives).The beauty of their modus operandi lies in their detachment: even the people at the end of their strings are hardly aware that they’re being manipulated into dancing to their beats.As much as I fear them, I also idolize these masterminds for orchestrating chaos or change without ever stepping into a real mess. Because while the rest of the world is desperate to prove their courage (or their worth), these mind-gamers are “remote workers,” getting the job done without ever stepping onto the field. Who cares who did it, as long as it's done?In this article, we’re covering the iconic masterminds from movies and series who never got their hands dirty in getting their jobs done.9 Masterminds Who Outsourced All Their Dirty Work1. Howard Payne, Speed (1994) Speed (1994)Source: 20th Century Studios A quintessential antagonist who prefers to stay away from the real-time chaos, Payne operates through complex traps and psychological manipulation. A former officer and a skilled bombmaker, he demonstrates how information is the real strength. He is meticulous in surveillance, ensuring minimal physical involvement while maximizing damage and terror. 2. Keyser Söze, The Usual Suspects (1995) The Usual Suspects (1995)Source: Universal Pictures, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, PolyGram Filmed Entertainment, Asmik Ace, Gramercy Pictures Is he the brutal crime-lord who lives in the shadows,...
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