You won’t be able to identify a psychopath right away when you see one. The world might have multiple theories about what they are like and how they think, but my research and experience say that they’re as unique as fingerprints. Maybe that’s why they do not stand out in a crowd, unless you get to know them closely. That being said, psychopaths are fascinating personalities with an air of charming detachment that draws people to them. Naturally, movies have explored psychopathy over and over again in its various colors and forms, giving us iconic characters who felt uncomfortably real. In this article, we’ve listed the most iconic psychopathic villains who are sure to turn your blood cold with fear. Iconic Psychopaths Who Felt Uncomfortably Real1. Anton Chigurh in No Country For Old Men (2007) Medically, Chigurh is a primary, idiopathic psychopath, as diagnosed by forensic psychiatrist Samuel Leistedt, and also one of the most frighteningly realistic portrayals of a psychopath. He is cold, emotionless, and in complete control of his nerves because he is not built to be affected by external emotional stimuli. He is focused, lives life by his set of ideals, and is terrifyingly detached from all things emotions, which makes him unstoppable and therefore extremely dangerous. 2. Henry in Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer (1991) A textbook psychopath, Henry doesn’t exhibit theatrical violence or elaborate plans when he kills his targets; rather, he is marked by impenetrable motivations to kill and sadism. Like a typical...
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