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Villains’ Victory Lap: 8 Movies Where Evil Actually Wins

Have you ever felt a sudden surge of happiness to see the bad guy win? Call me a psychopath, but I’ve always related more to stories where the villains emerge victorious in the end. Maybe because it feels closer to reality. Sometimes, a hero doesn’t lose because he is weaker than the villain. They lost because the villain deserved the win more. So are you ready to root for the rogues? Because, in this article, we’re looking back at stories where the villains snatch the crown!Movies Where The Villains Won1. Se7en - YouTube David Fincher’s Se7en features one of the most disturbing villain victories of all time. John Doe (Kevin Spacey) sets out to punish society for the seven deadly sins. There is an eerie calm about him that is sure to put you on edge. Doe is an organized man, unlike Detective Mills (Brad Pitt), which gives him an edge and keeps him one step ahead of the police at all times. His lack of remorse and self-awareness makes him the embodiment of true evil. While Fincher presents Doe as an enigma, to me, his actions and philosophies in life highly indicate that the poor man may be a victim of the society that made him the way he is.2. Saw John Kramer (Tobin Bell) is sort of a paradox when it comes to a villain. A man suffering from terminal cancer, embittered by personal tragedy, Kramer preys on people to make them appreciate life. He believes that he...

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