Classic Hollywood Villains

The clown prince Joker in "The Dark Knight" or godfather Michael Corleone in "God Father II" are the lifetime roles of Heath Ledger and Al Pacino.

Heath Ledger - "The Dark Knight" (2008)

The Joker is a prominent villain in the world of DC Comics comics and superhero movies. He is Batman's arch-enemy.Joker turns Gotham City upside down with his terrifying, unpredictable terrorist plans. Not only does he spread fear, Joker also turns good people into villains like him. This character has just returned to the screen in Suicide Squad, played by actor Jared Leto.

Although played on the big screen by Cesar Romero, Jack Nicholson, and most recently Jared Leto, the best Joker on film is Heath Ledger's performance inThe Dark Knight.Ledger brought to Joker the "madness" that most people imagined about this character.At the 2009 Oscars, the late actor was recognized with the golden statuette "Best Supporting Actor" for his role as Joker. Afterperformance of a lifetime, he suddenly passed away close to the time the film was released.

Christian Bale - "American Psycho" (2000)

Adapted from the book of the same name and released in 2000,American Psychorevolves around Bateman, a sick serial killer hiding behind the appearance of a perfect businessman.

Thanks to Christian Bale's transformation, Patrick Bateman seems to have stepped out of the pages of a book into real life, with his polished appearance, his eyebrows, and his sick hobbies. The climax of the film is when Bateman chases a victim with a chainsaw, his crazy eyes haunting the audience.

Christian Bale's impressive performance helped the film attract audiences, earning $34 million. Experts later assessed that this villain role affirmed the actor's name before playing Batman in Christopher Nolan's trilogy. According toColliderDuring preparation for the film, Bale trained rigorously to be in good shape.a series of morning routines identical to Bateman'sa perfect muscle as described in the novel.

Anthony Hopkins - "Silence of the Lambs" (1991)

In the original, Hannibal Lecter is an excellent psychiatrist and serial killer. Possessing a super brain, with the ability to deceive, analyze, and reason sharply, Hannibal Lecter becomes difficult to deal with anyone who intends to accuse him. In the first scene appearing in the film, when the main character Clarice Starling arrives at the prison, Hannibal Lecter causes overwhelming fear with just a simple greeting.

In the film, actor Anthony Hopkins fully conveys the madness and sick intelligence of Hannibal Lecter.won an Oscar for "Best Actor" for a role that lasted no more than 15 minutes on screen.

Alan Rickman - "Die Hard" (1988)

Die Hard not only made Bruce Willis an action hero but also helped Alan Rickman shine as a villain. The film revolves around Inspector John McClane's confrontation with a group of German terrorists on Christmas Eve. Alan Rickman plays the handsome and sinister terrorist Hans Gruber, who uses a walkie-talkie to remotely control all the murders.

Thanks to this role, the then 41-year-old British actor began to become famous in Hollywood, before landing the role of Professor Snape in the Harry Potter series.

Arnold Schwarzenegger - "Terminator" (1984)

The Terminator (T-800) is a character that is both loved and hated on screen. In the first part of the sci-fi film released in 1984, this character is a killerThe Terminator is sent back in time to kill a woman who later becomes the mother of the resistance leader. Watching the movie, viewers are breathless with the chases and shootings of the Terminator.

Many critics consider this to be one of the best films of 1984. The Terminator's "I'll be back" line is also classic.After the first successful part, director James Cameron brought back the T-800 and turned this character into a protagonist, protecting the main character.

Roles associated with the nameArnold Schwarzenegger.When people mention The Terminator, they mention Arnold and vice versa. Even when the actor decided to retire from acting to enter politics and become the Governor of California from 2003-2011, people still called him "The Governator" (a play on words combining Governor and Terminator).

Mildred Ratched - "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" (1975)

The classic American film is set in a mental asylum. The peaceful and orderly lives of the patients there are suddenly turned upside down by the appearance of Randall McMurphy (Jack Nicholson) - a criminal suspected of having mental symptoms. McMurphy arrives and spreads his spirit and inspiration of freedom to the other patients. This upsets the head nurse Ratched - who always has an emotionless face and cold eyes.McMurphy doesn't expect to escape from prison to a mental prison, with the "warden" being Ratched.

The Guardian critic Peter Bradshaw said the nurse is one of the most hated characters in film history because of her inhumane treatment of patients and her ability to drive normal people crazy under her control.

For her role as Ratched, actress Louise Fletcher won an Oscar in the category of "Best Actress" in 1976.

Al Pacino - "God Gather II" (1974)

The first part of The Godfather tells the story of the journey of the youngest son of the mafia family - Michael Corleone - from a foot soldier who did not want to get involved with his family to a murderer. In the second part, this character takes control of the family and becomes a real villain - ordering the murder of his brother Fredo. While some viewers think this is the archetype of a tragic hero, experts rank Michael Corleone in the second part as a villain. The American Film Institute ranked this character 11th in the list of 50 greatest screen villains.

Michael Corleone is also the role of a lifetime for actor Al Pacino. Al Pacino's brilliant acting and attention to every little expression helped him gain praise. According to Times, after Al Pacino, only Bryan Cranston in the series Breaking Bad could recreate such a beloved villain.

Norman Bates - "Psycho" (1960)

In Alfred Hitchcock's thriller, Norman Bates is aNorman Bates is a weak young manager of a boarding house. He was overprotected by his cruel mother Norma, who gave him delusions. When he learned that his mother had a lover, Norman Bates became jealous and killed her. From then on, he developed a schizophrenic personality and always believed that Norma's mother was still alive, urging him to kill the girls who entered the boarding house.

Actor Anthony Perkins had a memorable performance as the character. His two memorable scenes were the scene where he took a knife to kill someone in the bathroom and the scene where he revealed the dual personality of a schizophrenic at the end of the film. After Psycho,Anthony Perkins continued to play the role in the next three films.In 2013, A&E debuted the series Bates Motel, which focuses on Norman Bates' time under his mother's care. The actor who played him -Freddie Highmore - can't overcome Anthony Perkins' shadow.

Wicked Witch - "Wizard of Oz" (1939)

In the Wizard of Oz, Margaret Hamilton plays the Wicked Witch, a green-skinned, black-robed, long-bonneted evil witch who rides a broomstick. She seeks revenge on Dorothy and her friends after they accidentally kill her sister on their adventure. While the film follows the original story by author L. Frank Baum, Hamilton's Wicked Witch character has been greatly modified from the original novel and has become prominent.

In 2008, the American Film Institute ranked the character fourth on its list of the 50 greatest movie villains of all time.According to Sight and Sound, the Wicked Witch in the film was used as a prototype for most witch roles in later works. This is also the role of a lifetime for the 80-year-old actress.

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