For me, the best movie villains have an impact on us not just when we see them in the theater, but long after. Maybe you can quote their monologues or maybe they appear in your nightmares, but they're there, and they will never go away. Today, I wanted to list out who I thought were the best movie villains of all time, and go over each of them. Let's dive in. 1. Darth VaderPossibly the ultimate villains, it felt like all of Hollywood changed when he walked onto the scene with his breathing apparatus. The imposing presence, a chilling voice (thanks to James Earl Jones), and a tragic backstory make Darth Vader the quintessential cinematic villain. His journey from the chosen one to a Sith Lord and his redemption arc have fascinated audiences for generations.2. The JokerMaybe the greatest portrayal of a comic book villain ever, it set an impossible standard. Heath Ledger's posthumously Oscar-winning performance as the chaotic agent of anarchy redefined the comic book villain on screen. His Joker is terrifying not for any superpower, but for his nihilistic philosophy and his uncanny ability to expose the fragility of societal order.3. Hannibal LecterThere are lots of people who have never seen The Silence Of The Lambs, but this character is known by virtually everyone. Anthony Hopkins delivered an Oscar-winning performance that is both chilling and charismatic. And delivers one of the accidentally misheard movie quotes. 4. Nurse RatchedMy blood boils when I think of Nurse Ratched. I have...
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